Fields of study
Film Majors and Fields of Study
Film programs are organized in different ways. Some degrees are dedicated to one field (an MFA in Screenwriting), some offer officially named concentrations inside a broader degree (a BFA in Film and Television with a Cinematography concentration), and some are broader film degrees whose required curriculum covers several fields. Every program in this directory says which applies to it.
Dedicated degree
The degree itself is in this field.
Named concentration
An officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree.
Broader film degree
A broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field.
Film Production
Practical emphasisBroad practical filmmaking education: writing, directing, shooting, sound and editing your own projects.
97 programs · Bachelor's 57 · Master's 40
Film Directing
Practical emphasisDirecting-focused education: working with actors, visual storytelling, shot design and leading a production.
42 programs · Bachelor's 15 · Master's 27
Cinematography
Practical emphasisCamera, lighting and visual storytelling: image capture, lenses, lighting design and the camera department.
38 programs · Bachelor's 18 · Master's 20
Film Studies
Academic emphasisHistory, theory, criticism and research: film and cinema studied as an academic discipline.
63 programs · Bachelor's 34 · Master's 15 · PhD 14
Screenwriting
Writing emphasisWriting for film and related screen formats: feature and short screenplays, television writing and development.
66 programs · Bachelor's 25 · Master's 41
Producing
Practical emphasisCreative development, financing, production organization and the business side of film.
36 programs · Bachelor's 9 · Master's 27
Editing
Practical emphasisPicture editing and related post-production: editorial craft, workflow, sound and finishing.
30 programs · Bachelor's 14 · Master's 16
Not sure which field fits? Film Production vs Film Studies · Directing vs Producing · Cinematography vs Film Production