Description
The BFA in Film & Media Arts prepares students for a successful career in the media arts industry. After a core foundation of filmmaking fundamentals, qualified students may enter the BFA program where they’ll further explore filmmaking through an intensive, project-based curriculum. BFA candidates select two of the seven concentrations offered: Directing, Screenwriting, Producing, Cinematography, Sound, Editing, and Visual Effects. The program allows for disciplined focus and opportunities for collaborative projects of increasing sophistication as students progress through the program.
What careers can this major prepare you for?
The language of the global economy is communicated through film and media arts as evidenced throughout the world-wide-web, and all manner of information, marketing and entertainment dissemination. Specific career paths include: Screenwriter, Series Writer, Copywriter, Writer, Writer’s Assistant; Executive Producer, Creative Producer, Associate Producer, Line Producer; Production Manager, Unit Production Manage; Production Coordinator; Script Supervisor; Production Assistant; Director; First/Second Assistant Director; Cinematographer; Director of Photography; Camera Operator; First/Second Assistant Camera; Key Grip; Grip; Gaffer; Best Boy; Sound Mixer; Boom Operator; Location Manager; Postproduction Supervisor; Editor; Assistant, Dialog, Sound Editor; Colorist; Compositor; Digital Effects Artist; Actor; Casting Director; Writer/Director; Writer/Producer; Commercial Director; Music Video Director; Filmmaker; Documentarian; Interactive Media Creator.
What skills are developed within this major?
Creative problem-solving, communication, collaboration, time-management, and storytelling aesthetics are some of the principle skills developed within the major and are broadly applicable throughout a host of industries.