As a film studies student, you will examine the work of American and international directors. You can take film history courses that research movies from classic Hollywood to modern-day independents. You'll get the chance to watch and critique films in several genres, from horror to science fiction to westerns to crime to musicals. Our faculty members provide a global perspective on film linked to high-quality creative experiences with a strong emphasis on writing and critical thinking.
Contact Information
George Roesler
Film Studies Instructor
groesle@inverhills.edu
651-450-3588
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Admissions Team
admissions@inverhills.edu
651-450-3000
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Clubs & Organizations
Student club
Film Club
Purpose: Provide a safe and comfortable environment for students to express themselves through the film.
To learn more about Film Club at Inver Hills, contact:
Cristina Pippa
Film Studies and Theatre Instructor
Film Club Faculty Advisor
651-450-3668
Professional organizations
- American Film Institute (AFI)
- American Screenwriters Association (ASA)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA)
- Federation of Commercial Audiovisual Libraries International (FOCAL International)
- Fédération Internationale des Archives du Film (FIAF)
- Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA)
- National Film Preservation Board (Library of Congress)
- Society for Cinema & Media Studies (SCMS)
- Sundance Institute
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Employment Information
Transferable skills
Taking courses in film studies is a creative way to balance a liberal arts education. You will develop a wealth of essential career skills, including:
- Interpreting literary and cultural works
- Understanding historical, political cultural frameworks informing film composition
- Communicate ideas and information in diverse media
- Deciphering texts and images in complex forms
- Thinking strategically about writing, reading and representation theories
- Knowing how language and literature mold and spotlight cultures, societies and history
- Expressing critical scholarly and oral arguments
- Conducting independent research
Potential job titles
You can apply your love of film to pursue a number of careers as a film studies major, including:
- Audio-visual technician
- Background artist
- Camera operator
- Casting director
- Cinematographer
- Digital animator
- Director of photography
- Film animator
- Film archivist
- Film critic
- Film director
- Film distribution coordinator
- Film editor
- Film key grip
- First assistant director
- Gaffer
- Independent filmmaker
- Layout designer
- Lighting technician
- Location manager
- Location scout
- Makeup artist
- Music video director
- Narrator
- Producer
- Production assistant
- Production coordinator
- Programming director
- Prop maker
- Publicist
- Screenwriter
- Script supervisor
- Sound designer
- Sound editor
- Story editor
- Stunt coordinator
- Talent agent
- Talent coordinator
- Technical director
- Television director
- Video editor
Below are just a few examples of possible career paths that can start by taking Film Studies courses at Inver Hills.
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Why Inver Hills?
Completing your Film Studies course obligations at Inver Hills is smart on several key levels:
- You will receive an outstanding education with one-on-one interactions with Film Studies faculty
- You will benefit from small class sizes while developing a strong appreciation for film’s place in world culture
- You will save money and continue your academic and professional careers with less student debt *
* On a national scale, student loan debt has mushroomed to $1.2 trillion, which is greater than credit card debt and auto loan debt combined. In Minnesota, the average debt for four-year grads tops $30,000; 70 percent carry a student debt load.
Tuition and fees for one year at Inver Hills costs a little less than $5,300. Compare that to $15,000 to $20,000 at a for-profit college, or $40,000 to $50,000 at a private college or university. You can complete your first two years at Inver getting a topflight education firsthand from Ph.D. instructors and then transfer to a four-year as a junior all while saving thousands of dollars. It's a no-brainer.
