Ohio State University’s BA in Film Studies explores cinema as an art form, cultural practice, and social institution. Students gain a critical foundation in film theory, history, and analysis, while also exploring screenwriting, directing, and production through electives. The program draws from a wide range of national cinemas and genres, examining how film reflects and shapes identity, politics, and ideology. With interdisciplinary support from English, History, and Art, students develop the tools to write about, create, and understand the moving image in its many forms.
Critical essay on gender representation in 1970s horror films
Short documentary on student life at OSU
Comparative analysis of Soviet montage vs. Hollywood continuity editing
Script for a 10-minute drama focused on generational conflict
Infographic timeline of global cinema movements
Podcast on film censorship in different political regimes
Storyboard for a science fiction short based on climate themes
Review blog of international film festivals and trends
Video essay on visual metaphors in David Lynch’s work
Research on the economics of independent vs. studio productions
Capstone: direct and edit a short film from original screenplay
Poster analysis of propaganda films during wartime
Historical survey of LGBTQ+ cinema across decades
Digital archive of student film scripts and behind-the-scenes footage
Presentation on auteur theory in the digital age
Workshop plan for high school students on cinematic storytelling
Lighting and set design concepts for a period piece
Annotated shot list of a suspenseful dialogue scene
Sound design breakdown of a thriller sequence
VR exploration of immersive storytelling techniques
Analyze, write, and create powerful stories on screen with OSU’s multidisciplinary Film Studies degree.
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