Vassar College Bachelor in Film
Vassar College

Vassar College

Bachelor in Film

Poughkeepsie, USA

Bachelor's degree

English

Sep 2026

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor in Film program offers a comprehensive exploration of film production, theory, and criticism. This course provides students with the skills necessary for various roles in the film industry, including directing, producing, and editing. With an emphasis on hands-on experience, students will work on practical projects, gaining exposure to all stages of film production.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various areas such as film production, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing. Other opportunities include roles in film criticism, distribution, or working with television and online media platforms. This program prepares students for diverse pathways in the dynamic film industry.

The Film Department is international in scope, stressing a diverse canon ranging from silent films to television to webisodes. The film major grounds our students in film history and theory and then offers seminar courses in fiction and non-fiction production, as well as screenwriting for shorts or feature films.

We specialize in integration: integrating film studies and filmmaking; integrating film and television; and integrating interdisciplinary approaches to analyze film’s wide-ranging cultural influence.