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Department of Film Studies

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Our Program

Through film studies, you will learn to see film as an artistic medium, a cultural expression, a rhetorical device, a technical production, and a commercial enterprise.

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Admissions & Internships

Admission Requirements
Internship Application Process

Academic Gateway Requirements for the Film Studies Major

Admission to the major is based solely upon a student's grade in FST 200; students must receive a C or above to be considered for the major. For purposes of admission to the FST major, the department only credits students' first or second grade in FST 200 (i.e., students may repeat the course once, including graded audits).

Instructions for Declaring a PFST Major

Students seeking to major in film studies before completing FST 200 may declare a pre-film studies (PFST) major through the "Major Declaration" page in Seaport.

Instructions for Applying to the FST Major

Anytime after completing the course and receiving a C or above, students seeking to major in film studies may declare a film studies (FST) major through the "Major Declaration" page in Seaport.

Admissions Timeframe

The department can begin making admissions decisions in the week following the December and May Commencement ceremonies, after grades in FST 200 have posted.

Application Deadlines

  • June 1 for Fall semester
  • November 1 for Spring semester
  • March 16 for Summer sessions

Early applicants are given priority over those who submit after the stated deadlines. Late applications are considered, so you can still miss the deadline and apply, although that is not recommended.

Steps In Applying for an Internship

Please Note: If ALL steps are not followed properly, or if your application is incomplete, you will NOT be accepted for an internship.

  1. Check your eligibility for an internship. (See Eligibility Requirements)
  2. Prepare your resume. The UNCW Career Center is happy to help you in creating and reviewing your resume before submission.
  3. Fill out the Spring 2025 Internship Application Form before the deadline.
  4. Email the Internship Director to set up a meeting to discuss your agency selections (optional).
  5. After the deadline, your resume will be submitted to up to three agencies for consideration. These agencies will review your resume and, if selected, will offer you an internship position.
  6. As soon as you have accepted an internship offer, you will let the Internship Director know you have been offered a position and they will submit your FST 498 “Permission to Enroll” form to the Dean’s office.
  7. An internship is a class. Once your form has been approved, you will receive an email from the Film Studies office instructing you on how to officially enroll in the FST 498 Internship course. Internships are THREE credit hours per semester and must be paid for as you would any class.

    You must register for the course and PAY for all credits earned or your internship will be canceled.

Please see the full Film Studies Internship page for more details.

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