Film Studies (BA)

About this programme

Discover the art, history and cultural power of film and visual media in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film Studies. This program is ideal for students who are interested in how visual storytelling shapes the modern world. In Laurier’s Film Studies program, you’ll develop analytical, creative and visual media literacy skills, from national cinemas and film theory to 2D and 3D animation, valued across the film, media and arts industries. Gain hands-on work experience by applying to the accredited Arts co-op program . Graduates pursue careers in film production, broadcasting, videography, content creation and related fields. Discover what makes this Laurier program unique and how you'll gain real-world experience. Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete, and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on: Here are just a few of our students’ favourite ways to apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree (check out the Experience Guide for even more!): Explore a sample weekly schedule to see what you day-to-day might look like in this program. Get a glimpse of what you will study throughout your degree. See what your first-year classes will look like through sample courses and start exploring what your upper academic years can offer. For more ideas, see the Arts Elective Guide for a curated list of course combinations based on your own interests. Explore a variety of courses, specializations and pathway options that let you shape your degree aroun