Cinema and Popular Arts at VNU-USSH – A new, modern field of study with wide-ranging job opportunities.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Nam Hoang (Deputy Head of the Faculty of Literature) said: The new and different point of the Bachelor of Cinema and Popular Arts program at VNU-USSH is not only to train students in professional skills and necessary supporting skills directly related to careers in the field of cinema: director, screenwriter, producer, film archivist, etc., but also to aim at training high-quality human resources capable of researching, grasping, shaping national cinema and popular art, promoting major cinema/popular art trends in the world into Vietnam and introducing Vietnamese cinema/art abroad, at the same time, being able to directly participate in the life and movement of contemporary popular culture.
The curriculum, in addition to the general knowledge of the social sciences and humanities, also equips students with a rich body of specialized knowledge: Popular art in the digital age; Overview of film and television genres; Overview of world film history; Popular culture of countries around the world; Narrative, virtual reality and digital technology; Popular music; Contemporary visual arts; Contemporary theater and performance arts; Film drama in multimedia creation; Vietnamese and world cinema; Film curatorialism and art curatorialism; Film screenwriting; Film directing, editing, cinematography, sitcoms, long-running television series and reality television; Film research and criticism; Artistic communication; Film project and fund management; Film production and archiving;…
In addition to the required courses, students can choose many interesting courses based on their interests, strengths, and career aspirations.
Associate Professor Hoang Cam Giang (Head of the Department of Art Studies, Faculty of Literature, University of Social Sciences and Humanities) further shared: It can be said that the Film and Popular Arts training program at VNU-USSH does not repeat existing training programs but opens a new direction, supplementing human resources to fill gaps in the labor market for positions such as screenwriter, curator, critic, researcher, theorist, digital content creator, film and popular arts project manager, and archiving and exploitation of film and popular arts heritage. This is also a practical way to contribute to the training of human resources for the cultural industry, which the Party and State are currently promoting.
University curriculum frameworkFilm and Popular Arts

Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich (Lecturer in the Faculty of Literature) stated: During their studies at the University, in addition to theoretical courses, students learn highly practical courses such as: Filmmaking; theory and practice; Script adaptation in film art; Film and television screenwriting practice; Film project and fund management; Film production, distribution, and archiving.
Thanks to the extensive partnership network of the Faculty of Literature and the University, students majoring in Film and Popular Arts at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities have many opportunities for practical training, internships, and hands-on experience at agencies and businesses involved in film, media, and television production; they can directly participate in film production projects, and have the chance to meet and interact with veteran directors, screenwriters, and artists directly involved in the art and cultural industry even while still in school.
Dr. Le Thi Tuan (lecturer at the Faculty of Literature) shared: During the training process, the Department of Art Studies, under the Faculty of Literature, VNU-USSH, focuses on connecting students to participate in film premieres and directly engage in production stages. Through this, students not only accumulate experience and work skills but also gain a very concrete understanding of their career paths: such as screenwriting, content editing, and film marketing and communication.
Students at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities are familiar with film premieres and art seminars held right on campus; they have the opportunity to meet and chat with many directors, screenwriters, and production teams of famous television series.  

What types of jobs can graduates in Film and Popular Arts find?

With the knowledge and skills acquired at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, graduates have very broad job opportunities:
- Become researchers, literary and film critics, and art theorists in research institutes; cultural and art management agencies;
- Lecturers teaching film and art in universities and colleges;
- Reporters and editors specializing in culture and arts in press, publishing, and media organizations;
- Film and television screenwriter, creator of mass-market and digital content (especially on Internet platforms);
- Producers, distributors, publishers, curators, archivers, monitors, and managers of cultural, cinematic, and popular arts activities.
Regarding the possibility of further education, Associate Professor Hoang Cam Giang emphasized: With a training program that is both in-depth and modern, up-to-date and highly interdisciplinary, after graduation, students can register to take entrance exams or apply for admission to Master's and Doctoral programs at Hanoi National University (specializing in Film and Television Theory and History; Literature; Journalism; Public Relations; Media Management; Linguistics; Vietnamese Studies; International Studies; Anthropology; Cultural Studies; Cultural Management) as well as at training institutions in Vietnam and abroad (in the fields of Film; Art Studies and Popular Culture) according to the postgraduate admission and training regulations of Hanoi National University and the Ministry of Education and Training.
In addition, students can also register for further short-term and medium-term courses in film and popular arts right at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Admission information:

- Field of study: Film and Popular Arts
- Industry code: QHX28
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