<p>I was wondering how this major is? Is it a good option if you want to go into screenwriting? Also, how are these other majors: Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought & Theater? What careers do people go into with Film and Video Arts? Thanks!</p>
<p>I understand that Film and Video Arts is a new major for this coming year, so its direction will be determined as it develops. DD says it will be under the auspices of the Theater Dept. If anyone else has other info, please let us know. LJST has a great reputation.</p>
<p>Thanks for answering sptch! I have an interest in film acting and screenwriting, so was wondering if this would be a good option? :)</p>
<p>It was my understand that it will be through the English Department. My daughter is currently majoring in English with a Film Studies concentration (until it becomes a major).</p>
<p>Thanks lmpw. Would you guys think it would be a good option for me?</p>
<p>original poster, </p>
<p>I got accepted into USC and Amherst. I ended up choosing Amherst primarily due to my desire to intensively study the humanities. I also really liked the liberal arts setting. </p>
<p>For you, however, my feelings are a bit different. I had a lot of time to study both campuses, and I don’t understand why you would come to Amherst to exclusively major in film. The film opportunities at USC are endless. I feel that with a major like film you need a school that will provide you networking in that industry, a focused education, and good intern opportunities. To my knowledge (I could be completely off) USC would be better for someone who is absolutely certain they want to go into film.</p>
<p>If, however, you decide that you would like your undergraduate education to remain open-ended that is a completely different ballgame. I believe that Amherst could offer you much more in that regard.</p>
<p>keep<em>a</em>leek, actually there are many very high powered Amherst people in the film industry. I attended a reception and meeting over the winter break in LA with the Amherst alums in film . Wow! what an impressive group - in all aspects of the film industry. They spoke at length about how valuable their Amherst degree was to their careers. It seems like a strong network if you ask me. I’m sure USC has a strong network as well. But, an Amherst education can’t be beat and I think if I had the choice to attend Amherst, I wouldn’t pass it up. Also, these alums help students with internships.</p>
<p>i stand corrected, lmpw </p>
<p>my statement above was opinionated (just to keep in mind for the original poster)</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. I really don’t want to make films, but be a screenwriter, print journalist or film actor. USC is def. on my list for sure and so is NYU. I know they would be perfect schools, but I also like a liberal arts education. I don’t like huge classes and I like a class of 6 people. Sarah Lawrence also is a choice, because of the area. I just wanted to know if Amherst would be a good option for what I want to do?</p>
<p>I would suggest that the OP turn his sights toward Wesleyan: a top liberal arts school with a nationally recognized film school. Can’t think of another school that offers this combination at such a distinguished level.</p>
<p>Thanks outside I will def. look at Wesleyan!</p>