These videos were shot and edited by students in the SWIC Film program. Read the transcripts. See the other students' versions Video 2   Video 3.

The Film Program at Southwestern Illinois College trains students in both Film Study – understanding, analyzing, and writing about film – and Motion Picture Production – the technical and aesthetic aspects of making fictional and documentary movies. Students gain skills they can use in professional situations as well as for their own lifelong personal enjoyment.

For more information on the Film program, please contact Dan Cross at 618-235-2700, ext. 5591 or dan.cross@swic.edu or Monica Hatch at 618-235-2700, ext. 5413 or monica.hatch@swic.edu. 

Educational Program

Refer to the suggested curriculum and the graduation requirements as a guide for completing this program.

• Associate in Arts Degree (0001) - Film Pre-Major 

Career Opportunities

A variety of careers in advertising, business, the film industry, television and government are open to students who graduate with a bachelor's degree in Film including: