Film Studies
Film Studies at RWU explores the history, theory, criticism and aesthetics of cinema and the connections that movies have to broader social, cultural and political issues. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes courses in film production and analysis, humanities and social sciences, you’ll learn how to use stories to communicate ideas in your career and everyday life.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of diverse human cultures, histories, arts,languages, literatures, and the physical environments on which these depend.
2. Communicate purposefully, ethically, and effectively in a variety of formats andsituations including written, oral, and artistic.
3. Engage in self-reflection and ethical reasoning.
4. Synthesize knowledge and make connections within, across, and beyond disciplines.
5. Learn and employ the literacies and habits of mind that inform the work that we do:information literacy, artistic production and aesthetic appreciation, quantitative literacy,critical inquiry and analysis.