Bachelor's in Media Studies
Introduction
Media Studies is a Bachelor program taught at Pitzer College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
The Media Studies major at Pitzer College examines how the internet, film, television, and social media shape day-to-day life. Students take courses that link film, video, and other forms of media to disciplines such as art, anthropology, sociology, political studies, and women’s studies. The program emphasizes independent narrative forms, video art, documentary, community-based, and activist media.
Instruction is organized around required courses and intermediate and advanced theory and practice courses. The major requires 12 total courses, including 3 introductory courses, 6 intermediate level courses, 2 advanced level courses, and a Senior Seminar. Students also have access to Pitzer’s Mosbacher/Gartrell Center for Media Experimentation and Activism, a professional post-production facility.
Students can choose one of three Media Studies tracks: Film/Video, Digital/Electronic Media, or Critical Studies. The program offers opportunities for student community involvement and Media Studies internships, with projects supported through work with underserved populations.
Modules
- Film/Video
- Digital/Electronic Media
- Critical Studies
- Introduction to Media Studies
- Introduction to Film
- Intermediate Theory and Practice Courses
- Advanced Theory and Practice Courses
- Senior Seminar
- Required Courses
- Introductory Courses (3)
- Introductory production course
- Theory
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Media Studies at Pitzer College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Pitzer College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Pitzer College as pre-requiste for admission in Media Studies.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Admission and course participation are based solely on academic interest, performance, and declared major.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.pitzer.edu/academics/programs/media-studies
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.