Film Studies

Whether you have the goal of working in international relations or becoming a great writer, psychologist or pianist, you can find what youпПХre looking for in a Bachelor of Arts. Students with aptitudes ranging from mathematics, to art, to social studies and more can find their place in liberal arts. The liberal arts allow you to understand the components of the world around you and approach them from an informed and open-minded viewpoint. Let the liberal arts free you and take you where you want to go!The program examines cinema in North America and other parts of the world, exploring the moving image both as a medium of artistic expression and as a carrier of social values. In less than a century, films have become one of the most important influences on our society. Film Studies at the University of Alberta is a growing program with ties to cultural studies, media studies and the study of literature. The aim of the program is for students to develop an understanding of the moving image in its aesthetic modes, and within its social, cultural and historical contexts.

Field of study: Film/Cinema Studies