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Film Professor

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April 2, 2024 3 minute read

Film professors are responsible for teaching film studies courses at colleges and universities. They develop curriculum, deliver lectures, guide students in film theory and practice, and assess student work.

Educational Background and Experience

Film professors must hold at least a master's degree in film studies, filmmaking, or a related field. Many professors also earn a PhD in film studies or a related discipline. Most film professors have professional experience in the film industry, such as working as a filmmaker, film editor, or film critic.

Skills and Knowledge

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Salaries for Film Professor

City
Median
New York
$138,000
San Francisco
$139,000
Seattle
$91,000
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City
Median
New York
$138,000
San Francisco
$139,000
Seattle
$91,000
Austin
$122,000
Toronto
$133,000
London
£49,000
Paris
€60,900
Berlin
€86,000
Tel Aviv
₪31,200
Singapore
S$166,000
Beijing
¥160,000
Shanghai
¥232,000
Shenzhen
¥400,000
Bengalaru
₹84,000
Delhi
₹1,250,000
Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

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A comprehensive and authoritative history of Italian cinema from its beginnings to the present day. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of cinema.
A survey of Italian cinema from the end of World War II to the mid-1990s. Provides an overview of the major trends and movements in Italian cinema during this period.
A critical analysis of the work of one of the most important Italian filmmakers of the postwar period. Provides insights into the themes and techniques that Antonioni employed in his films.
A detailed study of the work of one of the most important Italian filmmakers of all time. Essential reading for anyone interested in Italian neorealism.
A critical analysis of the work of another major Italian filmmaker. Provides insights into the social and political themes that Visconti explored in his films.
A critical biography of one of the most famous and influential Italian filmmakers of all time. Provides insights into Fellini's creative process and the themes that he explored in his films.
A survey of Italian cinema during the 1980s, a period of economic and social change. Examines the major trends and movements in Italian cinema during this period.
A survey of Italian cinema during the 1960s, a period of great creativity and innovation. Examines the major trends and movements in Italian cinema during this period.
A study of the giallo genre, a type of Italian horror film that emerged in the 1960s. Explores the genre's conventions, its relationship to other horror genres, and its influence on popular culture.
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