Department of Electronic Media & Film

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Your Vision, Your Voice

The Electronic Media and Film Department engages a new generation of enthusiastic artists, entertainers and communicators to share media in bold and unconventional new ways. We will inspire you, foster your talents and skills in a nurturing environment and empower you to succeed in an evolving digital world. Expand your knowledge and experiences, shape how you express your ideas and heighten your understanding and awareness of the media and its powerful traditions and exciting future.

Explore the potential of film, video, audio and new media and discover the link between liberal arts and professional training – between theory and practice. Build communities and create partnerships that encourage artistic, social and cultural diversity.

You will become fully aware of the transformative power of the media and your role in responsible civic engagement. You will get first-hand experience through the department-operated HD television studio, an HD cinema and a media production laboratory with cameras, lighting and audio equipment, studios, editing/post-production suites and radio production rooms.

Get Hands-on Experience

Towson’s Media Center gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in creating your own productions. Take advantage of our Production Labs which provide equipment and space for video, audio, and multimedia production.  Pursue an Internship to build vital career experience.  Explore the opportunity for Scholarships, the potential to Study Abroad, and the chance to join vibrant Student Organizations.

 

EMF Major for a Day

Join us for a virtual event via Zoom on Friday, October 16th to find out what it means to be a student in Towson University's Department of Electronic Media and Film. High school students, transfer students and undecided majors are all welcome to attend, along with parents, guardians, K-12 teachers and other guests. The event will run from 10:00AM until 12:30PM virtually on ZOOM. RSVP is required to received the Zoom invite link to attend, so sign up today!

By completing and submitting this form, you will receive the Zoom invite link and further information about the event, sent to the email address provided. Please email emfmajorforaday AT_TOWSON with any questions or comments.

Electronic Media and Film Virtual Fall Film Series 2020:
The Roaring Twenty-Somethings

Join us for this year's Fall Film Series! Spanning several genres, this year’s film series explores how film helps construct our understanding of youth, aging, sexuality, and productivity.

September 14th - October 19th
Mondays at 7:30pm
Zoom
FREE for the community.

As a virtual festival, interested attendees should watch the films at the recommended links prior to our virtual discussions on Mondays at 7:30pm. Special guests will be invited to participate in our in-depth and provocative virtual discussions!

RSVP at the Eventbrite Page to receive an e-mail with the Zoom link.

9/14/2020
Minding the Gap (2018) Dir. Bing Liu

Three young men bond through skateboarding to escape their volatile family life in their Rust Belt hometown. As they face their adult responsibilities, some unexpected revelations threaten their decade-long friendship.
Special guest: Asst. Professor Jena Burchick

Discussion: What exactly are "adult responsibilities"? How much do our families influence this concept?

How to Watch: Minding the Gap on Hulu

9/21/2020
The Fits (2015) Dir. Anna Rose Homer

A psychological portrait of 11-year-old Toni, a tomboy assimilating to a tight-knit dance team in Cincinnati's West End. Enamored by the power and confidence of this strong community of girls, Toni eagerly absorbs routines, masters drills and even pierces her own ears to fit in. When a mysterious outbreak of fainting spells plagues the team, Toni's desire for acceptance is twisted. Special guest: Dr. LaShay Harvey

Discussion: What does it mean to "become a woman" in a world that sees Black girls as always already "grown"?

How to Watch: The Fits on Kanopy 

9/28/2020
Singles (1992) Dir. Cameron Crowe

In Seattle during the era of grunge music, the lives and relationships of a group of young people, all living in the same apartment building, go through a period of flux. Among them are waitress and aspiring architect Janet, who finds herself obsessed with bad boy musician Cliff; Linda an emotionally fragile environmentalist on the look-out for love; and Steve a quintessential nice guy who studies traffic patterns. Special Guest: Alex Cortwright of WTMD Radio.

Discussion: How does being a member of a subculture impact one's expectations about adulthood?

How to Watch: Singles is available to stream for free via IMDB tv and to rent on Amazon Prime, VUDU, YouTube, Fandango, AppleTV and Redbox.

10/5/2020
Black Maria Film Festival & Fall Film Series Collaboration

Film & Guest: TBD

10/12/2020
12 O’clock Boys (2013) Dir. Lofty Nathan

A Baltimore boy named Pug idolizes a group of dirt-bike riders who raise havoc on city streets. Lacking any other significant male role models, Pug hopes to join their ranks one day.

Discussion: Does the pressure to join a clique ever go away?

How to Watch: 12 O'clock Boys on Kanopy

10/19/2020
Grandma (2015) Dir. Paul Weitz

A misanthropic poet, estranged from her daughter and recovering from a breakup, agrees to take her granddaughter across Los Angeles and help her find the money she needs to terminate her unwanted pregnancy. Special Guest: Ms. Kate Bishop, from Chase Brexton Health Services

Discussion: Is the adage "age is nothing but a number" true?

How to Watch: This film is available via AVON (for those at TU). For non-TU participants, this film can be screened on Amazon Prime.