A completed international application includes submission of the application form, payment of the application fee, and the following:
Official, original versions of secondary school, college, or university documents, certificates, or diplomas.
Transcript evaluation, for all non-U.S. transcripts and records.
Evaluations must include an English translation, a “course-by-course” evaluation, semester credit hours, grades and detailed course descriptions, and must be sent directly to Oglethorpe.
Oglethorpe recommends the use of a firm such as Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. (jsilny.com or +1 305 273 1616)
Application essay of at least 250 words (typed, in English).
One recommendation from a teacher or counselor who can attest to the applicant’s academic ability.
A completed financial statement of support, and a document on bank letterhead that certifies available funds.
The materials above are required before an admission decision can be made. In addition, Oglethorpe strongly recommends that all international applicants prepare the following credentials as part of the application process, as they are important in subsequent steps toward enrollment:
Passport photocopy
International Student Financial Aid Application, available from the financial aid office.
If English is not your native language, you must submit one of the following: CEFR: At or above C1-1 ELS: Completed Level 112 TOEFL: At or above 79 internet-based, 213 computer-based, 550 paper-based IELTS: At or above 6.5 ESL: Completed Level 7 Duolingo English Exam: Proficient User
Oglethorpe’s interdisciplinary Film and Media Studies program explores film, television and new media through a curriculum combining theory and practice. Graduates acquire both the intellectual framework to analyze media in context and the technical skills to excel at craft and creation, giving them the strongest foundation for success in the field.
Media plays a crucial role in our culture and our lives. It helps us construct our own identities, and our understanding of the world around us. And just as media influences culture, culture influences media, too. Understanding and analyzing this reciprocal exchange will help you better understand the media you consume and also become better at making your own.
The Film and Media Studies program highlights hands-on learning. Oglethorpe students benefit from a lot more practice opportunities than you’d find at the typical big state school. Take the intro level multimedia production course (no prerequisites!) and begin honing your technical skills from day one. Two cutting-edge digital media labs are equipped with all the creative tools you’ll need.
As a Film and Media Studies major at Oglethorpe, you’ll:
Learn to think critically about the media texts you consume.
Gain a broad historical perspective on the aesthetic, cultural, economic, political and technological trends that have made an impact on the media industry from the 19th century to the present day.
Acquire the basic language, tools and techniques of media production.
Develop skills in production techniques such as cinematography, lighting and audio recording, and postproduction techniques like audio and video editing and special effects.
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B.A. in Film and Media Studies (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)
Completion of these five required introductory courses:
FMS/COM 125 History of the Motion Pictures
FMS 135 Aesthetics and Analysis
FMS 150 Introduction to Multimedia Production
FMS/ART 275 Experimental Video for Artists
COM 250 Digital Storytelling
Completion of any three of the following courses (with at least one course at the 300- or 400-level):
COM 120 Introduction to Media Studies
COM 380 Feminist Media Studies
COM 420 Media, Culture, and Society
COM 430 Race and Representation in the Media
COM 470 Globalization and the Media
ENG 340 Television and Reading: Critical Literacy and American Narratives
FMS 445 Film Theory and Criticism
FMS/COM 325 Television Analysis
FMS/COM 425 Critical History of Radio, TV, and New Media
FMS/COM 435 Media Industries
FMS 290 Special Topics in Film and Media Studies
FMS 490 Advanced Special Topics in Film and Media Studies
FRE 404 Great French Actresses and Their Film Roles
Completion of any three of the following courses:
ART 105 Video Production
ART 205 Documentary Filmmaking
FMS 200 Independent Study in Film and Media Studies
FMS 305 Sound Design
FMS 315 Lighting Design
FMS 335 Directing for the Camera
FMS 400 Advanced Independent Study in Film and Media Studies
FMS 405 Advanced Digital Cinematography
FMS 495 Internship in Film and Media Studies
Additional requirements and things to note:
A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
At least one of the elective courses in area two must be taken at the 300 or 400 level.
One course contributing to the major can also be counted toward a minor or a second major in another discipline.
Because the program focuses equally on both theory and practice, you’ll have career options aplenty. You’ll have the theoretical framework to continue your education and pursue a graduate degree in film and media. And you’ll also have the technical skills to get right to work in the field, doing whatever aspect of media making interests you most.
Your potential career paths include: camera operator, cinematographer, director, media planner, production assistant, producer, social media manager, video editor, web content manager and more.
Recent graduates are currently employed at Moonshine Post Production, People Store Atlanta Talent Agency and Turner/CNN, or continuing their studies at Georgia State University.
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