- Student to faculty ratio: 12:1
- Typical class size: 20-25
- Fisher family:1
Film and Television
Explore your interest in storytelling and cinema through a major or minor in film and television. Develop the writing and production skills needed for a career in video production, television, and film.
Program Overview
As a film and television major, you will study narrative, documentary, and studio genres, combining coursework in production and analysis. You’ll have ample opportunities to create as you enroll in production classes during your first semester at Fisher. The program includes courses in screenwriting, media law, and film analysis.
A minor in film and television focuses on media analysis.
Life After Fisher
The curriculum is designed to prepare you for a number of exciting careers such as:
- Film, television, or video producer
- Screenwriter
- Film or television critic
“ Fisher has put me in front of a lot of important people in my field. The connections I made through Fisher are the reasons why I do what I do. They built confidence in me and gave me opportunities to showcase my work. ”
“ I instantly fell in love with the interactive nature of media production, and it has awoken a part of my identity that I never truly realized was there. I have learned an abundance of skills and best practices that have prepared me to compete in the job market confidently. ”
“ Film and television studies at Fisher offers students a program that joins history, theory, and practice. Fisher grads who participate in the film and television studies minor can then pursue careers in writing, production, or academia. ”
“ In my advanced production class, we produced a pilot episode of a TV show. I was a producer. I enjoy the managing-aspect of the production; being able to oversee the whole project. It’s very stressful, but I learned a lot. You have to know a little about everything – so you can be involved in every aspect of the show’s development. ”
