Department of Film & Media Studies
Film and Media Studies pairs critical study of cinema and media history with hands-on production training. Students analyze film as art and cultural artifact while gaining practical experience in screenwriting, cinematography, and editing. Graduates pursue work in production, criticism, and media industries as well as graduate study.
Courses & Registration
Course descriptions for all FILM offerings are in the university catalog; scheduled sections for each term are published in SU‑SIS. This department has 8 class sections scheduled for Fall 2026.
Faculty
| Name | Title | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Abernathy | Lecturer | Fine Arts Center 403 | abernathys@southgateuniversity.org |
| Jennifer Bhatt | Associate Professor | Fine Arts Center 120 | bhattj@southgateuniversity.org |
| Ronald Iverson | Professor | Fine Arts Center 211 | iversonr@southgateuniversity.org |
| Elena Takahashi | Senior Lecturer | Fine Arts Center 284 | takahashie@southgateuniversity.org |
Department Contact
Chair: Ronald Iverson
Office: Fine Arts Center
Phone: (937) 555-2382