Exercise 18. Give the definition of the following word combinations in English.

1. to combine a theoretical and scholarly approach with professional training;

2. visual media;

3. to avail the opportunity to “taste” the field

4. to try one’s hand at working for graduate student films;

5. can heavily tilt the scales in your favour;

6. graduate programs dig deeper;

7. to enroll for research heavy PhD programs;

8. an extension of ground already covered in undergrad studies;

9. to access to the experience of the counterparts;

10. to make it compulsory for students to dip in to both theory and practice in equal measure;

11. to conduct in depth research in film and media studies;

12. getting into the top schools is tough and expensive but the rewards just as sweet;

13. the average tuition fee;

14. the average annual starting salary;

15. the prospect of earning big bucks;

16. the main factor in your employability;

17. the list of top ranking film schools above can be redrawn to better suit your individual interest;

18. a deeply rooted commitment to global diversity;

19. it is tailor-made for you;

20. the exclusive and small sized university is a better bet;

21. it carries weight for you;

22. the advantage of soaking in “the culture of film making”;

23. thanks to its state-of-the-art facilities;

24. as an undergrad you can choose between a broad array of alternatives;

25. full-time employment;

26. a temporary measure and an indication of the competitive nature of the industry;

27. hands-on film production skills;

28. not to rest on the laurels;

29. to have a top-notch degree under your belt;

30. to be prepared to “hustle”;

31. in order to get a foot in the door;

32. there are two schools of thought on the problem;

33. wisdom lies in pursuing and completing a degree early on;

34. a film school of repute;

35. to hone your skills;

36. the BLS predicted that producers and directors would see an 11% employment growth rate;

37. core film courses;

38. the basic criteria for eligibility;

39. English language proficiency;

40. comparable and verifiable proof;

41. to cover the cost of tuition, fees and living expenses for the entire length of your program;

42. to keep a look out for scholarships;

43. well-endowed universities;

44. to offer merit based scholarships;

45. admission runs concurrently with the financial aid process;

46. to be eligible for loans through private lending sources;

47. to require a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.