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Film and TV Minor

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Overview

The film and TV minor at Saint Joseph’s University is a great option for students fascinated by cinema and television who want to pair it with a major in another discipline.

WHAT IS THE FILM AND TV MINOR?

Through the film and TV minor at Saint Joseph’s University, students will gain a foundation in digital film making, screenwriting, and the cultural relevance and history of film and television. Prior to moving on to upper-level elective courses based on individual interest, you will take an introductory film class as well as classes on screenwriting, digital filmmaking and film production. You will work both on your own and alongside your classmates to collaborate on lighting, editing, storytelling, production and more.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A FILM AND TV MINOR?

The film and TV minor focuses on cinematography, screenwriting for both movies and TV, short films and so much more, making it a useful skillset for any career endeavor that involves film editing and production. Students have gone on to pursue a wide range of careers, including:

  • Movie director
  • Television director
  • Film producer
  • Screenwriter
  • Film editor

HOW WILL SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY PREPARE ME FOR A CAREER IN FILM AND TV?

The program values creative expression, analytical rigor, historical insight, and technical proficiency within a liberal arts format, providing tools that will help launch any future endeavor. The program will equip you with the skills needed to make casting choices, understand lighting and set design, write a screenplay and more. Although the classes you take will be focused on creating a movie or TV show, the skills you will acquire are applicable to a wide range of careers, including photography, creative writing, music, graphic design, marketing, advertising and various other endeavors.

HOW TO PURSUE THE FILM AND TV MINOR AT SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY

Minors must take a minimum of six courses focused on screenwriting, digital filmmaking, short films and film production.

Students who are majoring in the following programs are encouraged to consider a film and TV minor:

  • Theatre and film
  • Communication studies
  • Entertainment marketing
  • Music
  • Journalism
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