About Film Studies
Do you love movies? Are you curious about how they’re made and why they make us feel so much? In Film Studies, you’ll learn how films tell stories, show emotions, and reflect the world around us. You’ll watch movies from different times and places, and you’ll even get a chance to make your own!
Film Studies also looks at movies in deeper ways. You’ll explore different ideas, histories, and ways people think about film. We study cinema as both an art form and a powerful way to share messages with the world. Whether you dream of working in film or just want to understand movies better, Film Studies is a fun and exciting place to start.
Earning an Associate in Arts Degree, AA-DTA with a focus on Film Studies opens the door to valuable critical thinking and analytical skills that are essential in any career.
Scroll down to explore sample pathways, full degree details, and career outlook information.
Program Outcome
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
- Creating messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
Learning Outcomes
College Wide Learning Outcomes
Contact Us
William Scott
Faculty, Communications & Film
wscott@greenriver.edu
Michelle Marshman
Faculty, History
mmarshman@greenriver.edu
Tara Champion
Faculty, Photography
tchampion@greenriver.edu
Vik Bahl
Faculty, English
vbahl@greenriver.edu
Have Questions About Registration?
- Welcome Desk: 253-333-6000, welcomedesk@greenriver.edu
- Office of the Registrar: 253-288-3383, otr@greenriver.edu
Cost of Attending
Associate in Arts Degree - Direct Transfer Options
Associate in Arts-DTA with Concentration in Film Studies
Length of Program: 90 credits, 6 quarters, 2 years
Location: Main
Mode of Instruction: In-person, Hybrid, Online
Career Outlook
Studying Film Studies can open the door to many exciting jobs. Some students go on to make movies as directors, writers, or editors. Others work behind the scenes with cameras, lighting, or sound. You can also work in animation, special effects, or even video games.
If you like to write or talk about movies, you could become a film critic, journalist, or teacher. Some people use what they learn in Film Studies to work in TV, advertising, or online media.
No matter what you choose, Film Studies helps you think deeply, tell stories, and understand how media shapes the world—all skills that are useful in many careers.