BA Cinema and Screen Studies

Course Overview This program offers a comprehensive exploration of cinema and screen media, blending critical studies in history and theory with hands-on creative practice in screenwriting and digital film production. You will have the flexibility to tailor your studies to your unique interests, from animation and media psychology to the intersection of technology and visual culture. The experience culminates in a public capstone project, showcasing your film or research to the wider community. Key Program Highlights Integrated curriculum combining critical film theory with practical screenwriting and production Interdisciplinary options to connect screen studies with cognitive science, IT, and other fields Capstone project featuring a public exhibition of a film, screenplay, or research thesis Access to professional-grade editing facilities and a range of camera equipment Opportunities to screen work at and engage with the annual SUNY-wide Film Festival