The Film major promotes the blending of a strong liberal arts concentration with the creative, technical and theoretical study of the medium. Skill sets learned in the major consist those from pre-production, production and post-production, including; screenwriting, shot selection, cinematography, casting and collaborating with actors, script supervising, sound recording, and non-linear editing with a multi-layered sound track. Students work collaboratively, develop social and multicultural awareness and master their technical competency with state-of-the-art technology.

The Film major is intended for students who are interested in positions in the wide ranging industries of film, television, video and the Web; whether they are located in Hollywood, New York or locally. Corporations and companies have become attuned to the power and necessity of utilizing emergent media to stay current and competitive. The skills students acquire through the Film major will translate to these marketplace needs.