Welcome to the Facebook home of the newly-created Film and Media Studies Program at Tufts!
Film and Media Studies is an interdisciplinary program offering both a major and a minor that educates students about the artistic potential and social effects of film and other forms of mass communication. Theoretical and practical knowledge are equally essential for media literacy, and all students take critical studies and production courses. The program combines film with media studies due to their increasing convergence, and is international in its outlook, thereby furthering Tufts' commitment to globalism and diversity. The curriculum encompasses narrative, documentary, and avant-garde modes in live action and animated images as well as sound and text-based platforms. In keeping with Tufts' rich liberal arts tradition, core courses in film and media analysis, history, theory, and production are supplemented by electives in a variety of departments that foster an interdisciplinary approach. By learning about the theory and practice of filmmaking and other forms of mass communication on a global scale, students become more discerning and active users of media, able to understand and employ them as powerful art forms that can change society for the better.
But the FMS experience extends far beyond the classroom. Internships are a vital opportunity to gain valuable work experience, make professional contacts, improve communication skills, learn to think strategically, and understand the significance of networking. We have the largest internship-for-credit program at Tufts, and it runs both semesters and over the summer.
Visit the FMS website (http://ase.tufts.edu/cms) if you'd like to be on the CMS mailing list and receive our new electronic newsletter. Email us at [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you.
Building relationships between alumni and current students is a major part of the FMS program. Now our Facebook page gives you a new venue to exchange ideas, stories, and opportunities!
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