WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN... FILM STUDIES

1. WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN... FILM STUDIES www.sc.edu/career

2. film • Motion pictures collectively. • The motion-picture industry, or its productions, operations, etc. • Motion pictures, as a genre of art or entertainment.* * "film." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 27 Jul. 2009. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/film>.

3. Film Studies Majors Study • historic and contemporary issues depicted in films • the role of gender, class, race, or status in American and other cultures’ films • the influence of media on society ...and more

4. Film Studies At The University Of South Carolina Undergraduate Options Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA) Major: Film Studies Minor: Film Studies Graduate Degrees None

5. Film Studies Majors Develop Skills In • historical/comparative analysis • critiquing films • describing the influence of media on society • thinking critically • problem solving, conceptual, and analytical thinking • knowledge of social factors in communication • seeing connections • arguing logically/ independently • using effective verbal and written communication to convey facts, theories, and ideas

6. Employment Settings • Business & Commerce:Includesmanagement and direction of for-profit organizations including the development of business plans, marketing strategies, product development, and human resource management.

7. Sample Occupational Titles Associated WithBusiness & Commerce • Personal Assistant to Director • Press Agent • Product Merchandiser • Program Assistant • Promotions Director • Publicist • Quality Control Manager • Retail Merchandiser • Account Executive • Advertising Specialist • Commercial Designer • Entertainment Lawyer • Facilities Manager • Fund Raiser • Information Assistant • Marketing Specialist • Media Planner • Media Relations Representative

8. Employment Settings • Education: Includes classroom instruction, curricula development, research, writing, administration, program management, and lecturing. Teaching and research positions at colleges and universities require an advanced degree. Most other teaching positions require appropriate certification.

9. Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Education • Education Administrator • Film/Video Production Instructor • Librarian, Special/Academic • Teacher Academic Advisor Admissions Counselor College or University Faculty Curriculum Developer Distance Education Technology Coordinator Drama Coach

10. Employment Settings • Media Arts / Film / Entertainment: • Includes the theater, movie, radio, television, radio and amusement park entertainment industries as well as popular press and Internet publications. Sound and visual thinking and its applications in electrographic and photographic media production is also included. • Public/media relations professionals, journalists, editors, and publishers also work within this setting.

11. Sample Occupational Titles Associated With Media Arts / Film / Entertainment • Educational Television Coordinator • Film Director/Producer • Publicist • Subsidiary Rights Director • Talent Agent • Radio Producer • Set Designer • Theatre Manager • Video Producer • Multimedia Director • TV Reporter/Researcher • Theme Park Unit Manager • Sound, Visual or Special Effects Specialist Actor/Actress Animator Art/Creative Director Arts Programmer (TV/Radio) Audio-Visual Production Coordinator Broadcast & Sound Technician Camera Operator Casting Assistant Cinematographer Colorizing Technician Community Arts Center Director Costume Designer

12. Employment Settings • Writing, Editing & Publishing:Includes the areas of creativity, the precise use of language, and details. Further specialization may lead to writing your own works of fact of fantasy, proofing the quality and style of someone else’s writing, or managing the logistical and business side of writing.

13. Sample Occupational Titles Associated WithWriting, Editing & Publishing • Film Historian • Grant Writer • Layout Manager • Magazine Researcher • Photojournalist • Publishing Company Manager • Script Writer • Script Supervisor • Story Editor Archivist Author/Journalist Columnist (Arts or Movie Review Section) Dramaturge Entertainment Editor (Newspaper/Magazine) Features Writer Film Critic Film Editor

14. Strategies For Developing Skills To Get The Job You Want • Develop photography or videography skills • Secure leadership positions in campus or community groups • Shadow the work of a professional Pursue an excellent academic record Obtain part-time, summer, or internship work experience Develop strong writing and speaking skills

15. Books And Web Resources Web Resources American Film Institute http://www.afi.com Independent Film & Television Alliancehttp://www.ifta-online.org/ Books Careers In Media And Film by Georgina Gregory Smart Moves For Liberal Arts Grads: Finding A Path To Your Perfect Career by Sheila J. Curran Careers in Science by Thomas Easton

16. Resources For More Information USC’s Department of Film and Media Studies http://www.cas.sc.edu/film/ Career Center Library http://www.sc.edu/career/Library/library.html Film Related Websites http://www.sc.edu/career/la/art.html#MEDIAFILMVIDEO College of Arts and Sciences Career Development Program www.sc.edu/career/cascdp/index.html

17. Career Center Contact Information University of South Carolina Career Center 6th Floor, H. William Close Building (BA Building) Columbia, SC 29208 Phone: 803-777-7280 On-call counseling without an appointment: M - F, 1:00 am - 4:00 pm (Summer and holiday hours may differ, please check the website at www.sc/edu/career)