探索电影,过去和现在
Film is one of today’s most influential forms of communication. 它的故事有 unique power to transport us to another time 和 place. 同时,拍摄两者 reflects 和 helps to shape our culture. In recent years, the impact of film has only grown as it continues to cross diverse media channels, from theater to television 移动设备和互联网.
Emphasizing film criticism, theory 和 history, the 电影研究 minor at UNC will teach you to develop an analytical 和 critical approach to cinema. 你会看到 variety of films from different genres—many classics 和 some lesser known—和 have opportunities to discuss, write 和 present on diverse topics. 通过你的工作, you’ll learn how cinema has evolved, how film relates to other art forms 和 how cinema 扮演着全球文化角色. We also offer a course on short film production.
Classes are highly collaborative 和 are led by accessible 和 supportive instructors, who are dedicated to helping you succeed. 你 can also enjoy free weekly screenings of films from all over the world through our 国际电影系列.
教师关注的焦点
陈志强博士.D.
英语教授 & 电影研究
Dr. Kenneth 陈 is the author of two books: Yonfan's Bugis Street (2015)和 Remade in Hollywood: The Global Chinese Presence in Transnational 电影s (2009). He is also the co-editor of the book Sino-Enchantment: The Fantastic in Contemporary Chinese 电影s (2021). In addition to publishing numerous peer-reviewed journal essays 和 book chapters, Dr. 陈 sits on the editorial board of the 中国电影杂志 和 on the 国际 Advisory Board of the Asian Film Archive (Singapore). 他的 teaching interests include posthumanism, the fantastic, transnational Chinese 和 Asian cinemas, queer studies, ecology 和 cinema, 和 film genres such as melodrama, musicals, romantic comedies, action films, science fiction, 和 political dramas. He is the recipient of the College Scholar award in 2010-2011 from UNC's College of 人文社会科学. As an ardent figure skater 和 ice dancer, he has competed in adult figure skating competitions, has passed official USFS (United States Figure Skating) tests, 和 has appeared in many ice shows in Greeley 和 Fort Collins, CO.
小的选择
辅修电影研究
The 电影研究 minor comprises 15 credit hours of required courses 和 three credit hours of electives, for 18 hours total. As an interdisciplinary program, the Film Studies minor includes perspectives from a variety of disciplines, consideration of film in various periods of the history of cinema, as well as films produced in various 全球文化.
相关的项目
你在电影研究中的未来
A 电影研究 minor will enrich almost any major area of study 和 builds skills 你可以申请不同的职业.
Consider UNC's Film Studies minor if you:
- Enjoy viewing, discussing 和 analyzing films
- Have an interest in the history of film 和 how it has evolved over time
- Excel in small classes with one-on-one mentorship
你将学习:
- 电影史,理论和批评
- How cinema influences contemporary culture
- How to apply analytical 和 critical thinking skills to a wide range of issues
- Written 和 verbal communication skills
样本课程:
- 电影概论
- 电影理论与批评
- 电影史1、2
- Action 电影s: Speed, Bodies, Spectacle
- 科幻电影
- 制作短片
课堂之外
Film is a medium that encompasses a variety of other art forms, including photography, writing, editing, music 和 performance. Not only will a 电影研究 minor open the door to career pathways in these diverse areas 和 many others, it will also provide foundational learning that will serve you throughout your life.
你的辅修课程会带你去哪里?
As a 电影研究 student, you can apply your learning in many different areas. 你 could pursue a career as a film critic, or apply to film school to become an actor or filmmaker, or work in the film industry. The 电影研究 minor can also apply to careers in journalism, elementary 和 secondary education, web design 和 much 更多的.
电影研究现状
In addition to being caring, dedicated educators who work closely with students, our professors are noted researchers in their fields of study. 我们目前的研究项目 in the area of 电影研究 include:
It’s the End of the World as We Know It: Cosmopolitanism, Ethics, 和 Science Fiction 电影
陈志强博士.D., Director of 电影研究 和 英语教授
Professor 陈’s new book project explores the recent emergence 和 popularity of science fiction cinema after 9/11, films that grapple with global political dilemmas, personal existential crises 和 apocalyptic doomsday scenarios to engage 和 complicate the issues of personal 和 collective ethical responsibilities.