Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts, Visual & Media Studies: Cinematic Arts Concentration

This concentration allows students to engage deeply in a range of approaches within film studies, moving image history, theory, and practices. Areas of study include film practice, film studies, and screenwriting.

Requirements:

  • 13 courses
  • Gateway: Intro to Visual Culture of Intro to Film Studies
  • Theory: Theories of Visual and Media Studies or Film Theory or Media Theory
  • Cinematic Arts capstone
  • Four practice courses from a list of approved Cinematic Arts courses
  • Two film studies courses from a list of approved Cinematic Arts courses
  • Four electives with a VMS cross-listing (Other courses require DUS approval.)

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Cinematic Arts Minor

The Cinematic Arts Minor requires the successful completion of five courses with a Cinematic Arts concentration at the 200 level or above.
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Master of Fine Arts in Experimental & Documentary Arts (MFA / EDA)

The Master of Fine Arts in Experimental & Documentary Arts (MFA/EDA) at Duke University brings together the documentary approach and experimental production in analog, digital, and computational media. 

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