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Program:
Imagine turning your passion for movies into an academic career. The Media Studies program at Mercy College offers a concentration in Film/Culture that seeks to interpret various societies through the movies they produce. The Film/Culture concentration presents students with the opportunity to study films and how they reflect the broader culture. Additionally, students also explore how films have influenced society throughout history in various world cultures from Hollywood and beyond.
This concentration engages students to think, speak, and write about film/culture and film history while considering theoretical approaches to film making. The Media Studies program is designed for the student who works well in a communal environment and is interested in sharing ideas to facilitate a creative experience.
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Program Contacts:
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Louis Grasso, MA
Program Director
lgrasso@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7615
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Paul Trent, MFA
Advisor, Film/Culture Studies
ptrent@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7272
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Sean Dugan, EdD
Chair, Division of Literature, Language and Communication
sdugan@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7353
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Career Opportunities:
Representative career opportunities include academic, reviewer, critic and film historian.
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Curriculum:
The Media Studies major with a concentration in Film/Culture consists of a 48 credit concentration plus 12 elective credits. Some representative courses include Film and Culture, The Language of Film, Violence and the Quest for Freedom in the Hollywood Western, Studios, Stars and Spectacle in Hollywood's Golden Age: 1930- 1950, The Dark Genres Masters of Film: Griffith, Welles, and Hitchcock, Film and Gender, Screen Comedy and Clowns, New Frontiers in African Films, European Trends in Film, Topics in Media Studies, and Senior Seminar.
For the complete course curriculum click here.
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Campuses where program is offered:
Dobbs Ferry and White Plains.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Will I learn how to make films in this concentration?
Students who choose this concentration are more interested in the non-technical side of film making, which includes story and character development, the impact of film on society and culture and vice-versa, and historical perspectives. Those interested in production might want to consider the television and radio production concentration under Media Studies.
Are internships available through this concentration?
Yes. Internships are available, however they are not required. There is a profound focus on theoretical concepts, mastery of which is demonstrated through advanced independent study. Major credit is given for this activity.
What are Film/Culture classes like?
Film/Culture classes embody an enriching thought process and discussion, which involves delving into societal and cultural impressions, perceptions, and traditions that the films of our world illuminate.
Do I need to have watched specific films before getting into this concentration?
No. While many students involved in this concentration have previewed many films because of their interests, no specific previewing of select films is required to enter into this concentration. There will be considerable in-class viewing and assigned viewing activity.
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