Film and Media Studies
Study abroad can help Film and Media Studies students:
- Gain exposure to different cultural contexts in which the media the student is studying are produced, distributed, exhibited, and consumed
- Develop a global perspective
- Gain primary research skills from field studies or work with primary sources
- Expand cross-cultural communication and problem-solving skills
- Prepare for an increasingly diverse and international workplace
How does a semester or year of study abroad help students in Film and Media Studies prepare for graduate school or various career opportunities?
- Study abroad definitely broadens students’ horizons and gives them a better sense of how media is created and perceived around the world.
As a general rule of thumb, the Film and Media Studies Department recommends the following for students who wish to study abroad:
- Film and Media Studies majors should take FMS 160 Intro to Film Studies prior to studying abroad in their junior year.
- Spring semester is preferable for FMS majors because FMS 387 Film & Media Studies Theory is required of juniors and is usually only offered in the fall semester at Whitman.
Which requirements can Film and Media Studies majors fulfill while studying abroad?
- Elective major credit
- A film and media studies related course
- General Studies distribution credit
- General degree credit
Major Credit Limitations
- The maximum number of credits that can be applied to the Film and Media Studies major from off-campus studies (including AP credit, IB credit, and credits from other U.S. institutions) is 10 credits with the approval of your Major Advisor.
Minor Credit Limitations
- A minimum of three-fifths of the specific course and credit requirements for the minor must be completed in the on-campus program of the college.
What are the types of study abroad programs recommended by the Film and Media Studies department?
- Direct enrollment in a foreign university with local students
- Field study program with opportunities to engage in research with the local community
Which partner programs are recommended by the Film and Media Studies Department?
There are many study abroad and U.S.-based partner programs that offer curricula that complement the academic program for Film and Media Studies majors. FMS students who wish to attend a program that has multiple offerings in film studies and film/video production courses or offers a media-related internship should consider the following programs:
- CIEE: Prague Film Studies (Czech Republic)
- IES: Queen Mary, University of London (England)
- University of Otago (Dunedin, New Zealand)
Students interested in studying abroad should attend a Study Abroad First Steps Meeting in the fall of their second year, discuss their interests with their Major Advisor, and schedule an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor.
Office of Global Programs
- Email or call to schedule a virtual advising appointment
- 509-527-4992
Office of Global Programs
- Email or call to schedule a virtual advising appointment
- 509-527-4992