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English (BA) - Film Studies

About

The skills most in demand for today’s job market are those in which English majors excel – oral and written communication, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension and analysis.

Appalachian State University’s English (BA) - Film Studies degree develops these fundamentals as well as other skills necessary for working in the film industry. Students from the program have found success in broadcasting, marketing, education, administration, law, business, and politics, as well as in film production and script writing.

Under the guidance of award-winning faculty who are distinguished in their field, Film Studies majors engage in critical examination of the production process and social implications of the film industry. They cultivate a framework for analyzing storytelling components of filmmaking and for understanding how the medium shapes perceptions and culture.

After Graduation

Employment: Students who graduate from this program have gone on to work for Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, Rock Creek Productions, NBC Universal, Bohemia Group, Social Construct Films, CNN, Power and Light Studios and others.

Graduate School: Students who choose to continue their education have gone on to graduate programs at the following schools:

  • Emory University
  • North Carolina State University
  • Northeastern University
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
  • University of Glasgow
  • University of Kansas

Career Exploration website

People

  • Alumnus Profile: Cody Ziglar ’10
    Alumnus Profile: Cody Ziglar ’10

    Cody Ziglar is completing his MFA in Film and Television Production at Savannah College of Art and Design.

    Meet more alumni

Courses

  • Program of Study
    Program of Study
  • Four Year Guide
    Four Year Guide

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  • NCCC Transfer Four Year Guide
    NCCC Transfer Four Year Guide

Minors

A minor is required for this major. Popular choices include:

  • Philosophy
  • Theatre Arts
  • Psychology
  • General Business
  • Marketing
  • Communication
  • LGBT Studies
  • Art History
  • History
  • Anthropology

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Engagement Outside the Classroom

The English Club is a student-run organization that supports camaraderie among English majors through a variety of activities and special events on campus.

Sigma Tau Delta is an international honor society for English undergraduates.

The Film Club is the Department of English’s undergraduate club devoted to film production and appreciation.

APPS Society Film Series is sponsored by the Appalachian Popular Programming Society (APPS).

Sustainability Film Series screens films that help viewers better understand the challenges facing human culture and our planet.

The Queer Film Series seeks to increase campus and community awareness of the histories, lives, and cultures of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and intersex) persons.

Lyric is Appalachian’s Spoken Word Poetry Club.

The Peel is an award-winning student-run literary publication that features Appalachian students’ stories, poetry, essays and artwork.

Cold Mountain Review is Appalachian’s professional literary review published out of the Department of English.

The Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series brings eight authors to campus for readings and craft talks throughout the school year.

Global Learning

Appalachian is committed to introducing students to different cultures and teaching them how to live and interact in a global society.

Admission Requirements

There are no admission requirements beyond admission to Appalachian State University.

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Why Appalachian?

  • North Carolina is one of the top 10 U.S. location destinations for film and television productions, so graduates can find work they are passionate about close to home.
  • Students can view films in the beautiful Greenbrier Theatre, a mini-museum of American cinema in Plemmons Student Union.
  • Film series on campus include the Global Film Series, Sustainability Film Series, Queer Film Series and more.
  • Research shows that English majors who choose to pursue a graduate or professional degree consistently perform at the highest levels on the GMAT, MCAT, LSAT and the GRE.
  • Qualifying students can participate in Appalachian’s accelerated master’s program – often called 4+1 – and complete a master’s degree in English in one additional year.

Number of Students

39

Careers

Appalachian graduates with English degrees excel wherever employers value cultural literacy and the ability to read carefully, think critically and write effectively. 

See where they work

Contacts

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of English  

Dr. Leonardo Flores
Chair
floresll@appstate.edu
828-262-3098

  • Department of English

    The Department of English at Appalachian State University is committed to outstanding work in the classroom, the support and mentorship of students, and a dynamic engagement with culture, history, language, theory and literature. It offers Master of Arts degrees in English and rhetoric and composition, as well as undergraduate degrees in literary studies, film studies, creative writing, professional writing and English education.

  • College of Arts and Sciences

    Appalachian’s Largest College

    The College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University is home to 16 academic departments, one academic program, two centers and one residential college spanning the humanities and the social, mathematical and natural sciences. The college is dedicated to providing instruction and research essential to the university's mission and seeks to cultivate the habits of inquiry, learning and service among all its constituents.

    By the Numbers

    • 1/3 of the degrees awarded at Appalachian
    • More than 70% of general education courses are taught in the college
    • 86 majors offered
    • 49 minors offered
    • 6,166 undergraduate majors
    • Over 450 full-time faculty members
    • 39,982 living alumni
    • $3,699,734 awarded to the college in external grants during 2017-18 academic year.
    • 393 travel and research grants awarded for a total of $100,725 to CAS students from the Office of Student Research.

    Graduate Programs

    Accelerated admissions program opportunities are available in pursuing a master's degree in 11 selected areas: Appalachian Studies, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, English, Geography and Planning, History, Mathematics, Romance Languages (French/Spanish), Political Science, Psychology (Experimental Science) and Public Administration. Other master’s degrees, graduate certificates and specialist degrees are listed on Appalachian’s School of Graduate Studies website.

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