Film Studies

Film at Loyola

Film Studies Minor classes offer a unique interdisciplinary approach to the cinema.

Through Film Studies analysis courses offered by the English Department and screenings provided by The Film Buffs Program, students examine the history, theory, genres, art, and business elements of film. Only slightly older than a century, this medium compels us to understand its extraordinarily complex integration of light, sound, and narrative.

Through the Digital Filmmaking courses, students experience the actual workings of the filmmaking process, from writing scripts with professional screenwriting software through the mechanics of transferring those words to the screen, and finally editing the images and sound into a compelling and functional storyline.
Courses in Digital Media expand upon the interdisciplinary approach to the cinema offered by the English Department by combining analysis, theory, and the presentation of creative texts through new digital media, such as e-readers, iPhone applications, and social networking sites. In this manner, by studying historic precedents, artistic intent, and then applying that knowledge to the creation of an entirely new work, Film and Digital Media students at Loyola University are given unique creative opportunities and valuable career experience.

Upcoming Events Sponsored by FilmBuffs

For Loyola University New Orleans student filmmakers, final grades on film projects are riding on interactive audience scoring during the 16th Loyola Student Film Festival event Thursday, May 2. Sponsored by the Loyola Film Buffs, the film fest features a mix of 15 entirely student-produced documentaries, fiction and music videos.

The film fest is set for Bobet Hall, room 332 on Loyola’s main campus from 2 to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public, audience members receive complimentary popcorn and a form to grade each individual piece. Free parking is also available in Loyola’s West Road Garage accessible from St. Charles Avenue.

 

 

 

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