<p>I think MCM was considered an “easier” major back in its semiotics days.</p>
<p>As Uroogla said, MCM approaches film study from a more theoretical basis, thanks to its beginnings as a semiotics program. However, there are many working professionals in Hollywood who got their start as MCM majors at Brown. There are some MCM classes that aren’t as theoretical. And there are also many classes at Brown in other departments that either study film, or use movies as an integral part of their classwork (assigning movies to watch in addition to assigning textbooks to read).</p>
<p>If you are 100% positive that you want to major in film studies, then you should look very closely at Brown’s course offerings in MCM, and even talk to professors there. You may decide it’s not right for you. But remember that many students change their mind on what they are majoring in. So if you are not 100% positive that film studies is your only interest, think carefully about applying to a school primarily based on whether it has that major.</p>