In this spring course, up to 15 undergraduate students collaborate to organize and run an actual film festival. IC-Docs has become a prominent festival for documentary film in the U.S. over the years and is run each spring almost entirely by students from this class under the guidance of the faculty instructor.

This 1 semester hour course picks up on a tradition of cine-clubs at Iowa. Students meet once a week for themed screenings and discussions led by a faculty member. Screenings are also open to members of the public.

This 1 semester hour course allows undergraduates to learn key skills for teaching in cinema and media under the guidance of a faculty member in Cinematic Arts. Students often do some actual teaching in the classroom.

Undergraduate ambassadors from the cinema and screenwriting BAs work closely with our Director of Undergraduate Studies and faculty advisors to represent our undergraduates not only to faculty in the department, but also to the wider university and outside world (e.g. in visiting days with prospective students and trips to local schools). In this way, ambassadors gain insight into the workings of the university and valuable professional experience as emissaries for their respective programs.