Film Studies and Production

B.A. in Film
The B.A. in Film is a liberal arts-based program in film history, theory and criticism, including coursework in film genres, aesthetics, industry and technology, filmmaking and screenwriting, as well as advanced seminars. It culminates in a capstone course in which students do substantive research and writing on topics ranging from eco-cinema to Hollywood stardom, from Detroit media to audience and reception theory.

B.A. in Film Production
The B.A. in Film Production is a liberal arts-based B.A. with a solid base in film history and theory joined by a specialized sequence of filmmaking courses. The broad-based approach gives students hands-on experience with every aspect of narrative, documentary, essay, short-form and experimental filmmaking, from writing scripts, directing and cinematography to editing and post-production effects work. It culminates in an intensive capstone course that enables students to graduate having produced a substantive thesis film project.

• Film Studies and Production Advising Program
  The OU Film Studies and Production program offers active, one-on-one advising and mentoring. Majors meet periodically with the film Academic Adviser to discuss their academic and professional goals and their progress toward graduation. Students are also encouraged to contact the program Academic Adviser, Professor Bridget Kies, bkies@oakland.edu, or Coordinator of Film Production, Professor Justin Reifert, reifert@oakland.edu, with specific questions.

• Kresge Library Resources
  The OU Library features an extensive collection of books, academic journals, DVDs, and microfilm collections, as well as online access to film and media studies databases of use for Film research projects. Visit this page for more information on library resources of relevance to Film Studies and Production students.

• Internships
  Film majors are encouraged to take advantage of internship opportunities. Junior and senior majors can receive credit for certain internships by enrolling in CIN 4930 Field Internship in Cinema Studies. Contact: Professor Justin Reifert, reifert@oakland.edu).

• Career Resources
  The job market for graduates of the OU Film program is quite broad due to students’ acquired skills in critical thinking, written and oral communication, and creative practices.
  
  In addition to the wide array of jobs in film production and distribution, Film Studies and Production graduates pursue careers in film festival programming, media criticism, secondary education and other fields. They are also well-prepared for graduate course work in film studies, library and information science, film archiving and preservation, law and business. Interested students should speak with a Film faculty member, College of Arts & Sciences adviser or an OU Career Services consultant for additional information. The Career Services website is also a valuable source of information on internships and career preparation such as writing resumes and cover letters, as well as interview preparation. The Cinema Studies Professionalization Workshop is another source for information and networking on professional opportunities.

• Professional Film Production Partner and Resident Filmmakers
  OU Film Studies and Production has a professional film production partner, Michael Manasseri of Flux Capacitor Studies. Manasseri, a producer, director and actor, works closely with the program and our students to offer professional opportunities on the sets of his feature films, as well as on commercials and short films, and music video and book trailer shoots.
  
  Film Studies and Production has two Resident Filmmakers, the Deka Brothers: Julien Deka and Benoit Deka, who are both directors, cinematographers and VFX artists. Manasseri, with our Resident Filmmakers, make classroom visits and supervise workshops to bring additional professional knowledge and experience to students.