电影是21世纪的主要艺术形式之一。理解电影媒介就是要意识到其作为文化和艺术力量的影响。外围学院的电影研究电影行业的分析，历史，理论和评论，使学生能够学习艺术，商业和技术如何结合起来创作出表达我们21世纪文化的电影。近年来，佐治亚州电影业出现了爆炸性增长。EUE / Screen Gems，Pinewood，Tyler Perry，Eagle Rock和Triple Horse等主要工作室已经在乔治亚州建立了新的设施。这项活动在2015年为佐治亚州创造了60亿美元的就业机会，创造了23,000个新工作机会，
Film and Media Studies at Perimeter College examines the analysis, history, theory and critique of the film industry, allowing students to learn how art, business and technology combine to create films that express our 21st century culture.Georgia has seen explosive growth in the film industry in recent years. Major studios such as EUEScreen Gems, Pinewood, Tyler Perry, Eagle Rock and Triple Horse have built new facilities in Georgia. This activity generated 6 billion in Georgia in 2015 and created 23,000 new jobs with average salaries of 48,000-65,000. The Film guided pathway at Perimeter College is the first step on a student’s film career journey. Students will be able to examine the convergence of art, technology, industry, politics and culture and learn to think critically about movies and other forms of visual media. They will learn how cinematography, lighting, music and sound design reinforce the themes and character development in films. The film pathway also is designed to help students smoothly transition to the bachelor’s degree program at Georgia State University, where film is one of the most popular majors.