Bachelor of Arts - BA in Film Studies Ohio Wesleyan University

The Interdepartmental Program in Film Studies allows students to take film-related courses in a broad range of separate disciplines (Fine Arts, Communication, Performing Arts, English, Spanish, etc.) and can take courses such as screenwriting, Latin American Cinema, Video Production, Editing and Design, Acting, Analysis of Music in Film, Black Identity, Female Filmmakers, and many more. At OWU you’ll have the opportunity to work immediately in your favorite field by becoming a Film Studies Intern and collaborating with us in one of the program initiatives. Our OWU graduates have been able to compete successfully for admission to prestigious film schools and graduate programs; for positions in film and video production, distribution and exhibition; and with jobs as editors, producers, actors and filmmakers. The major requires completion of 10.25 units. ENG 254 Introduction to Film Studies is required of all Film Studies majors (and minors). Additionally, to complete the major students must take at least 4 units from Group A and at least 1 unit from Group B. No more than 3 units from Group C may be applied to the major. During the spring semester of their senior year, students must complete the FLMS 400.1 Senior Portfolio (0.25cr). The interdisciplinary nature of the Film Studies Program allows students to successfully graduate with a Film Studies major in combination with any of the following degrees, according to their preferences: Performing Arts, Communication, and Spanish.

Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) is a private liberal arts university located in Delaware, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1842, it is one of the oldest universities in Ohio. The university offers undergraduate programs in a wide range of disciplines and has a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 10:1, ensuring personalized attention and interaction between students and professors.

OWU is known for its strong commitment to a liberal arts education, which emphasizes critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and interdisciplinary learning. The university offers more than 90 majors, minors, and concentrations, spanning fields such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, fine arts, and business administration.

In addition to academics, Ohio Wesleyan University offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and organizations, including student clubs, athletic teams, performing arts groups, and service organizations. The university's athletic teams, known as the Battling Bishops, compete in NCAA Division III sports.