Film & Video Abroad

Embark on a journey to explore film and video in a different cultural context. Whether you are looking to pursue opportunities focusing on the theoretical or through practice, studying abroad can instill a sense of independence and self-awareness that is critical to anyone in the film industry. You will find many exciting opportunities to take film and video coursework abroad and expand your overall skill set as a professional.

"I can’t think of anything better for film majors than to study abroad. The act of travel and exploration in new places is the submission to an entirely new way of visual learning. The first step in filmmaking is coming to an understanding of the greater story. Exposing yourself to a place and people you have never experienced before is the process of opening your eyes to the greater frame."

- Kirk Rasmussen, Film & Video student

Film & Video Programs

Internships

Academic Advice

Scholarships

Department Contact

Resources for Advisors

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Program Suggestions

The programs highlighted on this page are a good fit for students in Film & Video.

Faculty-Led Programs

Location

Program 

Available Courses

United Kingdom

Communications

COM 375: Communication Research (3 credits) AND

COM 380: Special Topics in Communication (3 credits) 

*Fulfills General Education Global Perspectives requirement.

*Fulfills (1) General Education Issues course requirement.

Semester and Academic Year Programs

Country

Program, Host Institution, or University Name

Program Type

Courses

Cyprus

Global Semesters: University of Nicosia

Provider

Available Courses

Czech Republic

CIEE: Study Film Studies

Provider

Available Courses

Greece

Hellenic International Studies in the Arts (HISA)

Provider

Available Courses

Italy

John Cabot University

Exchange

Available Courses

Spain

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Exchange

Available Courses

United Kingdom

Edge Hill University

Exchange

Available Courses

Summer Programs

Location

Program

Program Type

Courses

Australia

CIS Abroad: Bond University

Provider

Available Courses

Germany

LMU: Electronic Media

Provider

Available Courses

Italy

John Cabot University

Exchange

Available Courses

Explore Other Program Options

There are other program options available. Schedule a study abroad advising appointment to learn more or browse our other program options:

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Other Opportunities

Internships

Gain real-world experience globally and build your international network by participating in an internship abroad. 

Internships Abroad

Internships

Academic Advice

  • The earliest you can go abroad is the summer of your first year.
  • Students may fulfill General Education Foundation and Issues requirements abroad
  • Students taking at least 3 credits abroad will fulfill their Global Perspectives requirement
  • An internship abroad will not only give students experience and insights into their specific field of interest, but will help them develop desirable cross-cultural skills and competency.
  • Students may NOT take any Senior Thesis Course (498 numbers for CAP, CBR, CFV, CJR, HCOM, COM, CPH and CTH) abroad. 

To determine the GVSU course equivalencies for courses taken abroad, please visit our Course Approval page. 

Once you have selected a program, schedule a meeting with your academic advisor to discuss your plans.

Academic Advice

Scholarship Opportunities

Study Abroad Photography Scholarship

Morse-Cuppy Film, Video, Animation Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship

“Unboxing Your Life” Video Scholarship By Sttark

Global Programs Scholarship

Padnos International Center Mark A & Elizabeth C. Murray Study Abroad Scholarship

Apply for these scholarships: myScholarships 

Explore more scholarship opportunities through our scholarship page 

Scholarships

Department Contact

Paul Wittenbraker

1105 Calder Art Center

[email protected]

Department Contact


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