MSU Adds Film Studies Major to Prep Students for Growing Film Industry

In an effort to prepare students for careers in the growing Michigan-based film industry, Michigan State University (MSU) is offering a film studies major through the College of Arts and Letters.

According to excerpts from the article:

Programs that offer film students a blend of theory and production technique, such as Michigan State University’s new film studies major, could help budding filmmakers take advantage of Michigan’s burgeoning film industry, says Emmy Award-winning documentarian Ken Burns.

This fall, MSU’s College of Arts and Letters introduced the major — available through the Department of English — in addition to a film studies minor that replaces the former film studies specialization. Currently, 43 students are enrolled in the film studies program.

Burns’ latest film, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” debuted in September on Public Broadcasting Service. He will kick off the college’s Signature Lecture Series on Dec. 2 with a public lecture at Wharton Center for Performing Arts. While on campus, Burns will meet with students at the MSU Union to discuss documentary filmmaking.

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