In the Cinema and Media Studies concentration, you'll explore the critical, cultural, historical and aesthetic sides of film, television and other media forms. The concentration takes a broad and inclusive view of the field, addressing noncommercial and commercial media, examining works in and out of the cultural mainstream and studying media across a broad range of national, transnational and global frameworks. You'll also take foundational production courses to gain a hands-on understanding of media creation. Students pursuing the degree have the opportunity to learn from instructors who are professionals in film history and film and television production. They work with internationally recognized film scholars and award winning producers and filmmakers. The flexible design of the Cinema and Media Studies concentration incorporates foundational, theoretical, and skills coursework. The major includes coursework in the study and analysis of film, as well as in film, television and digital production. Cinema and Media Studies courses introduce you to the content, history and effects of notable film, television, and digital media. You explore the narrative, artistic, cultural, economic, and political meanings of today's ever-changing global digital world.