Cinema & Media Studies (CAMS)
Cinema & Media Studies at Carleton is devoted to the interdisciplinary study and production of moving images and sound. The curriculum features a wide range of course offerings in film studies, visual studies, sound studies, digital video and audio production.
Can I major in it? Yes, indeed, you can major in CAMS at Carleton.
Topics explored: Hollywood, independent and global cinema, film genres, film directors, film sound studies, fiction and nonfiction video production, audio recording and production, site-specific and installation media, digital art, visual culture, screenwriting, and writing for television.
How to get started: Recommended courses for first-year students are CAMS 110: Introduction to Cinema & Media Studies (a film analysis course) and CAMS 111: Introduction to Cinema & Media Production (an introduction to digital video production course). These courses are offered multiple times each year.