Dear Moviemanias, This is the Major For You!

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Everyone certainly has their own considerations in determining college majors, like their hobbies and interests. For those whose hobby is watching movies, this is perfect! Imagine being involved in a film, starting from working on the script, building the player’s character, casting players, creating storylines, producing movies, and finding a production house, until the movie is finished. At first, you were just a spectator, and now you’re obsessed with being a director in a movie. Can you imagine how that would feel like?

But you need to know that many private and public campuses in Indonesia provide film majors. This shows that the film industry has grown rapidly, marked by the number of domestic film productions and viewers. For example, the Indonesian teen romance movie, “Dilan,” successfully attracted 6.3 million viewers. There is also the movie “Pengabdi Setan,” which managed to reap 4.2 million pairs of eyes. From this number alone, it is reflected that the film industry is starting to increase in popularity.

Interested in diving in and delving deeper into the world of film? It’s not bad; going to college while honing your hobby. Here is a summary of information on majors that are perfect for those who like watching movies. Check it out, UMN friends!

1. Department of Film and Animation

Are you interested in the world of movies and animation? Who knows, your interest is answered with this major. Yep, the film and animation major. The film and animation major is a major that collaborates film and animation into one. However, students will later be given a choice to explore one of the fields according to their respective interests and interests.

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The Department of Film and Animation is one of the references for aspiring young and talented filmmakers to get involved in filmmaking. As previously explained, the film industry’s development is skyrocketing so rapidly that it requires talented prospective directors and filmmakers today.

Later in this department, you will learn technical things related to filmmaking, starting with story creation, camera use, image arrangement and editing, and skills in making good and quality films. This major is suitable for those who have been curious about the cinematic world. 

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2. Theater Major

Who has ever heard of the term “theatre”? Especially during school, maybe you used to take part in extracurricular theatre. If you have, this major has something to do with the world of cinema. In this department, you will learn more about the art of acting in a performance. Although for some people, the prospect of majoring in theatre is still underestimated.

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However, in countries such as Europe and America, it is growing. This major opens up many career options that you can pursue, starting from actors, actresses, drama players, drama tutors, directors, performance administrators, costume stylists, performance makeup and property stylists. 

3. Cinematography Major

Movies with cool storylines, great DOP, good visualization and good editing skills supports the film production process. One of the majors that play an important role in film production is the Cinematography department. In this major, you will learn a lot about the combined techniques of art and technology. You will learn a lot about art and photography to get the right shot.

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Movies with good cinematography certainly have shooting techniques that are not random. There are determining factors to produce cool and mind-blowing visuals like the angles, effects, etc. You can explore many movie genres in this major, from action, drama, horror, and art to movies made based on inspiration from books and true stories. This is done to train the sense of taking attractive visuals to attract the audience.

4. Communication Science Major

This major studies all aspects of communication at various levels, including movies. The Department of Communication Science studies films as a medium for conveying messages. This major also studies how to produce a good movie and the content, impact, and development of the field of cinema.

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5. Visual Communication Design Major

Who says that Visual Communication Design majors are only concerned with making advertising video productions? Visual Communication Design is also one of the majors you can include in your list if you want to be involved in film production. In this major, you will learn how to convey a message visually.

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Starting from making video teasers, official movies and short movies, both short and long duration videos. The job prospects in this major vary greatly from video editors, animation filmmakers, directors, etc.

6. Performing Arts Major

The next major is the performing arts major. This major will relate to many branches of art that you can choose—starting from drama, dance, music, and other performing arts that carry regional customs, such as Ketoprak, Lenong, Makyong, Arja and contemporary art. 

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You’ll learn more than performing on stage according to the character presented; you will learn many other details to create your own show.

You’ll learn a lot, from operating the sound and lighting systems to managing the budget for an art performance alone or in a team. In the future, graduates of the performing arts program can become actresses, actors, dancers, singers, sound stylists, lighting stylists, floor directors, and many other promising positions.

7. Photography Major

The field of cinema cannot be separated from photography. Especially in terms of shooting, photography skills are needed. In the film production process, photographers also take an important role, such as being a Director of Photography (DOP) or even a cameraman. Therefore, the Photography Department can also be an option for movie lovers.

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So, what do you think? Do you feel more reassured about what college major you want to choose? The majors mentioned above are an option for those who enjoy watching movies.

If you are interested in majors related to the world of film, UMN also has them! Let’s channel your love for the world of film by enrolling in the Film and Animation major at Multimedia Nusantara University. For more information, you can visit UMN’s official website here!

By Reyvan Maulid | UMN News Service

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

Kuliah di Jakarta untuk jurusan program studi Informatika| Sistem Informasi | Teknik Komputer | Teknik Elektro | Teknik Fisika | Akuntansi | Manajemen| Komunikasi Strategis | Jurnalistik | Desain Komunikasi Visual | Film dan Animasi | Arsitektur | D3 Perhotelan , di Universitas Multimedia Nusantara. www.umn.ac.id