Film Studies Concentration

In 2009-2010, St. Olaf College is delighted to introduce a new Film
Studies concentration!  As part of a newly-configured Media and Film Studies Program, the concentration represents the culmination of more than a decade of thoughtful planning by faculty, staff and students. Whether your interests are in film history and theory, film production and criticism, or one of the many national cinemas (of Russia, China or Japan, for example), Film Studies offers a diverse mix of courses to explore.  

While the introductory core course, Film Studies 101, is
ideally taken at the beginning of the program, the five courses
required for the concentration may be taken in any order.  Above all, with its distinctly interdisciplinary focus, a Film Studies concentration may serve as a compelling and contemporary compliment to a wide variety of majors.

Welcome to Film Studies at St. Olaf!

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TODAY: November 5, 2009 Special opportunity

Independent film-maker Brian Ide and tow of his actors from his new film Clear Lake, WI On campus today. Holland Hall 501 at 11:30 until 12:30.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in Film or Media Studies.

 

For more information, please consult a member of the Film Studies Advisory Group:
Bill Sonnega 3177, Judy Kutulas 3236,
Matt Rohn 3479, Marc Robinson 3160

To celebrate the launch of the new Film Studies concentration, the
newly-expanded Media and Film Studies program presents: NETWORKED: A Festival of Films About Media.  All films will be shown in Viking at 7:00 p.m..  Free admission.

From McLuhanesque satire, to comedy-drama (with a bit of romance), to aesthetic innovations in cinematic propaganda, the schedule includes:


Nov. 12, TRIUMPH OF THE WILL (1935)
Introduced by Karen Achberger and Matt Rohn

With best wishes for the fall semester.

Bill Sonnega
Director, Media and Film Studies

 

Also check out our Media Studies website