<p>can anyone tell me in some detail about WashU's film program?
balance of theory and practice
equipments
facilities
faculty
style
so on....</p>
<p>on the department's website you can download their Program/Curriculum guide which has tons of the exact information you're looking for: Film</a> and Media Studies</p>
<p>It seems that a lot of it is focused on film critique, analysis, and history with providing lots of small class sizes and individual faculty attention... not so much focused on directing or how to actually make films. I think this program is more geared towards an academic nature and not towards hands-on filmmaking... but as WUSTL is known for outstanding facilities and resources in general, I'm sure they would have a respectable amount of resources and equipment for filmmaking itself. </p>
<p>WUSTL just finished constrcution on a new student center which has a state-of the art studio for the campus student-run television station, so there's that opportunity to get involved. There's a fair amount of alumni in the film industry who went here, and the career center would be able to connect you with internships in LA and NYC. </p>
<p>Keep in mind that this is a film department within a larger university in the midwest... this isn't a film school in hollywood or new york city. Each option would have their own respective pros and cons.</p>
<p>thank you. i did check that website, but i just wanted some more personal account from ppl who were actually in the program. but thanks anyways</p>
<p>The previous post is correct on most accounts. The department is much better for film analysis and theory. The actual production curriculum is run by Pier Marton, a (some might say eccentric) french guy. His classes are rigorous, with major emphasis on revision and creative thinking. </p>
<p>There is very little, if any, actual exposure to film. It's all digital, which is definitely a drawback for anyone looking to enter the production field after college. The department just moved into a bigger office. They used to be confined to a weird hallway/room upstairs in Mallinckrodt, but are now located in Umrath Hall.</p>
<p>The campus television station, WUTV, is a great resource for anyone looking to make an independent film. I'm on the exec board. We lend out DV/HDV cameras and provide editing equipment for most anyone with a semi-formulated proposal.</p>
<p>Benji, about the WUTV... since it's a TV station, does it have less to do with films tho? is checking out equipments very easy and flexible?
are there film society or film clubs at washu?</p>