Department of Media & Cinema Studies
Design your path in media studies and production.
Media & Cinema Studies at Illinois provides a foundation in critical media analysis with the flexibility to pursue interests in specific media, methods, and subject areas.
Media & Cinema Studies Programs
BS in Media & Cinema Studies
Our interdisciplinary curriculum emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving and will teach you to understand the media you consume and to produce compelling media of your own.
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Minors and Certificates
- Cinema Studies Minor
- Critical Film Production Minor
- Media Production Certificate
- SportMedia Certificate
- Graduate Minor in Cinema Studies
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Our dynamic curriculum attracts creative, diverse students who are excited to make a difference in media industries and society.
Student Q&A
“My favorite part of MACS and the College of Media is that you learn new skills in the classroom and from your peers. I’ve been able to have internship experiences as well!”
—Francesca Dumitrescu, Class of 2025
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“A film can bring so much good into the world. They can change minds, shift perspectives, and leave a lasting impact. What drew me to this major was not just the subject itself but also the community. The College of Media is a place full of people who care about media and storytelling the way I do. ”
—Bo Ravanh, Class of 2026
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Annual MACS Film Celebrations
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Students in MACS 140: Smartphone Cinema film on the Quad.
Ebert Center
The Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies offers robust annual programming, including the Ebert Symposium, Ebert Lecture, and a screening series. It also supports Ebert research grants and travel grants for film studies as well as the long-running Ebert Fellows Program.
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Recent Events
The Ebert Center Lecture and Screening in Fall 2024 focused on documentaries produced by Chicago-based Kartemquin Films. Watch the lecture.
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We’re happy to answer any questions you have to create a strong future at the College of Media.
Request information below to learn more about College of Media programs and visit experiences. If you would prefer to speak with us directly, don’t hesitate to call 217-244-4329 or email us at media-ssc@illinois.edu.
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