Cinema and Television Studies
When exploring possible academic majors, begin by investigating the specific programs at Purchase College. Discover more about the BA in Cinema and Television Studies and find out about program requirements, courses, and the program faculty.
Want to find out more about a major? Talk to department heads and professors to have your questions answered and to get the inside track on being a Cinema and Television Studies major at Purchase College.
Career Possibilities
The following is a list of some career possibilities that students in this major might find rewarding. Remember, that your major does not necessarily determine your career. Graduates use their academic majors in a variety of professional fields. The options below can be used as a starting point to explore potential career paths, however, you may also want to investigate more using recommended resources to gain a more comprehensive list of careers. Keep in mind that additional education, training, and experiential education beyond your major may be needed to pursue these possibilities.
Acquired Skills
- Ability to write and speak clearly
- Analyze and interpret data
- Read accurately and analytically
- Critical thinking skills
- Understand institutional and cultural values
- Research and gathering information
- Measure media effects
- Attention to detail
- Synthesizing information
Career Titles
- Actor/Actress
- Casting Assistant
- Casting Director
- Cinematographer
- Costume Design
- Critic
- Director
- Drama Coach
- Educator
- Entertainment Writer
- Film Distributor
- Film Editor
- Film Festival Organizer
- Film Production
- Independent Filmmaker
- Marketing Assistant
- Personal Asst. to Director
- Press Agent
- Producer
- Production Assistant
- Publicist
- Screenwriter
- Script Supervisor
- Scriptwriter
- Story Editor
- Studio Merchandising
- Talent Agent
- Talent Representative
- Television Production
- Theater Manager
Types of Organizations that Hire
- Film Studios
- Television Networks
- Cable Television Stations
- Museums
- Libraries
- Educational Institutions
- Publishing Houses
- Magazines/ Newspapers
- Talent Agencies
Career Information and Professional Association Links
- Society for Cinema & Media Studies
- Center for Communications
- American Film Institute
- Independent Film Makers Guild of America
- Film Independent - Non profit organization for independent film makers
- Association of Film Commissioners International -Non profit film association
- Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment
- NY411 - NY Production Resource
- NYPG - Production resource for film, TV, and commercials
- Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary
Job Search Links
- Career Development Center - Click on Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
- Entertainment Careers - Internships and jobs in the media
- SBJ (Showbiz jobs) - The Entertainment Professionals Network
- Mandy - International Film & TV Production Resources
- NY411 Production Jobs
- Staff Me Up - Production Jobs in TV, Film, Digital, Media and Entertainment
- Mediabistro - Job and industry information in the media
- Communication Arts (CA) - Site for the professional creative marketplace
- Production Hub - Search site for jobs in film, television, video, live event and digital media production.
- Museum of the Moving Image - view job and internship opportunities
Additional Resources Available at the CDC