Quinnipiac University

BA or BFA in Film, Television and Media Arts Experiential Learning

Experiential learning at Quinnipiac offers multiple opportunities to apply your knowledge through hands-on work, service and exploration, preparing you for success in 21st-century careers. With an abundance of resources, internship opportunities and career-focused guidance, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge that distinguish you to employers and pave the way for long-term success.

Apply Your Skills on Campus

Experience the Action

We're proud to offer a range of experiential learning opportunities tailored to students interested in joining this exciting field. Become an invaluable member of student-run media groups or professional organizations as you hone your skills for a career in film and television.  

  • Quinnipiac Film Society (QFS) is a student-run organization that serves as an outlet for film enthusiasts that want to be involved in the movie-making experience. They produce one large-scale production and multiple small-scale productions each semester. Additionally, select members travel to the Sundace Film Festival and have the opportunity to interview celebrities on the red carpet.
  • Women in Film provides a place for women interested in the film/television industry to gather and pursue their goals as filmmakers, as well as providing support to reach those goals.
  • Q30 is the official student-run television station of Quinnipiac with weekly shows which are produced and filmed by students. Additionally, they publish articles related to new films and industry news.
  • The Agency, a full-service, student-run interdisciplinary firm that takes on real projects from real clients, offers students the opportunity to create impactful video content. 
  • The Quinnipiac Podcast Studio, with limitless opportunities to create film-centered shows.
  • Live, work and learn in some of the nation's largest cities while you intern at leading companies, network with industry professionals and explore all that the cities have to offer:

A Course in Global Perspective

Exploring Communications Abroad (COM 340) introduces students to the worldwide development of communications, including communication practices, infrastructure, environments and specializations. Students conduct primary and secondary research on communications in a specific country or in a cross-cultural context. The topics can range from international cinema though storytelling and global branding to documentary filmmaking depending on the specialty of the instructor. This course includes a short-term study-abroad component directly related to the topic.

Recent sections related to film include:

Location: Cannes, France

The Cannes Film Festival travel course introduces students first-hand to film festivals and markets, sales and distribution. Students engage in a part-time internship while on the ground in Cannes, attend screenings, networking events, dinners, panels and roundtable discussions.

Locations: Poland, Czech Republic and Germany

Holocaust and Film concentrates on the Holocaust as represented in various types of films (features, documentaries, propaganda, and shorts). Through the analysis of moving images, students learn the history of the systematic murder of millions of people during WWII. Students study the events that led to the war as well as its consequences. An emphasis is placed on how the media can be used to present and distort history, evoke emotions and bring a broader understanding of the past. The use of film as a communication tool is also examined.

A Foundation for Your Future

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180 Internship Locations

The number of locations where communications students interned across the country during the 2019-20 academic year.

#1 in the United States

#1 Best Employment Rate

For the fifth year in a row, the career site Zippia ranked Quinnipiac as the best college in the nation for employment 10 years after graduation.

73% Hands-On Experience

Percentage of seniors who participated in at least one internship during their time at Quinnipiac.

Career-Building Resources

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Quinnipiac students excel as interns, new hires, managers and executives in almost every industry. Gather real-world data about starting salaries, hiring trends and in-demand skills to inform your decision-making and put you on a path to success. 

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Design your career path

With an abundance of career-focused information and resources, the career advisers within the School of Communications support students as they expand their professional networks and attract the attention of prestigious employers.

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Career and Experiential Learning Lab

iQ, Quinnipiac University’s holistic approach to career development and experiential learning, surrounds every individual with a personalized plan that maximizes their time at Quinnipiac. The powerhouse of iQ, our Career and Experiential Learning Lab is the physical space where students and advisers bridge the gap between college and career. 

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