Why Study Film Studies at OCC?
Students enrolled in the Film Studies concentration at OCC will be able to cultivate a career in the film & television industries. They will be able to leverage their passion and interest in the field to dive deeper into theory and practice. Students will exit with a comprehensive background in film that will prepare them to transfer to a 4-year program or launch their careers in this creative field.
What You Will Learn
Students in this concentration will obtain the historical knowledge of American cinema and television and develop skills in screenwriting, producing, the business of film, acting, photography, and film analysis. The courses in this concentration emphasize the importance of having a general knowledge of film as well as being able to navigate a career. Students will be able to adapt to the ongoing changes the industry makes and know how to leverage a pitch meeting.
Core skills and competencies include:
- Use critical terminology to explore and analyze the filmmaker’s craft
- Create, develop, and write screenplays for film, television, and web shorts
- Examine the structural and business differences between film and television mediums
- Categorize film genres and deconstruct their evolution for American audiences
- Differentiate between American and international films across history and culture
- Master the art of the pitch meeting and professional industry navigation
Where Passion Becomes a Career
Film Studies majors often pursue careers in media and entertainment, including roles such as film and video editors, producers, directors, screenwriters, and production assistants. Many graduates also work in related fields like digital media, broadcasting, or marketing, and some continue to graduate programs in film, media studies, or communications to advance creative or academic careers
Transfer Opportunities
Credits earned at Ocean County College transfer to four-year colleges and universities, giving students the flexibility to continue their education at accredited institutions.
Connect with our Transfer Services team to ensure a smooth path to your bachelor’s degree.
At A Glance
Length
60 credit hours
~2 Years to Complete
Cost
For Ocean County Residents
Summer – $206 per credit
Effective Fall – $216.00 per credit
Modality
In Person
Academic Pathways
This program is designed to transfer. Where you go next is up to you! After earning your degree at OCC, seamlessly transfer your credits to a four-year college or university, setting the stage for continued academic and career success.
Associate
Master the essentials of screenwriting, film analysis, and the business of cinema to build a professional foundation in the entertainment industry.
Bachelors
Transfer seamlessly to four-year institutions where you can complete your degree in film, media studies, or television production.
Career
Prepare for a dynamic career in the industry, from leveraging pitch meetings and producing content to pursuing roles in screenwriting, photography, and media management.
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