The BA in Film and Media Studies at Columbia University School of General Studies is designed for undergraduates interested in the critical, historical, and theoretical exploration of film, television, and new media. The program is scholarly, internationally oriented, and writing-intensive, providing a robust grounding in film history, visual literacy, and critical analysis. Students start with the prerequisite course 'Introduction to Film and Media Studies' and build a personalized program of twelve major courses in consultation with their advisor—including required introductory, intermediate, and advanced classes, plus electives covering screenwriting, filmmaking, and genre study. The curriculum also emphasizes hands-on experience through internships, student productions, and collaboration with Columbia’s active film community. Graduates have gone on to careers in film production, media criticism, digital marketing, archives, and academia, as well as to advanced academic study.