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CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What can I do with a major in...
Studies in Cinema and Media Culture?
You can do a lot with this major! Cinema and Media Culture majors go on to successful careers in business, academics, government, publishing, the arts, research, and much more.
The Studies in Cinema and Media Culture major (SCMC) is housed in the department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature. SCMC students focus on the history, theory and cultural contexts of cinema, and its connection to other media.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
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Common Career Titles for this Major
- Advertising Consultant
- Animator
- Casting Director
- Cinematographer
- Digital Artist
- Director
- Educational Media Developer
- Film and Video Editor
- Film Archivist
- Film Critic
- Market Researcher
- Producer
- Production Assistant
- Professor
- Public Relations Manager
- Publicist
- Researcher
- Screenwriter
- Scriptwriter / Script Supervisor
- Story Editor
- Talent Agent
- Video Producer
- Visual Effects Assistant
- Webmaster
- Writer
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
Studies in Cinema and Media Culture majors develop skills that are applicable to a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyze various forms of media
- Critical thinking
- Ability to assess and explain theory to a wide audience
- Ability to formulate clear and persuasive messages in various media
- Listening, clarifying, questioning and responding skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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