The film arts program is designed to give students experience in film production. This course of study includes courses in film aesthetics, digital technology, film history, and script analysis as well electives such as documentary production, cinematography, editing, and sound design.
Film arts trains the complete, independent filmmaker, to give our students the best chance of success in the highly technical, creative, and competitive profession of film-making.
The degree requirements for film arts is an overview of courses required to complete the program.
Student Learning Outcomes specify what students will know, be able to do, or be able to demonstrate when they have completed a program of study.
Students have the opportunity to explore many aspects of visual storytelling, from high-tech digital post-production to documentary and dramatic film production and live performance. We also share our building with the Department of Music and Jazz Studies, creating an intimate synergistic atmosphere within a broad spectrum of the performing arts.
We have one of the most technologically advanced film programs in the country, with 4K digital cameras, a full complement of lighting gear, a grip truck, and 4K digital post-production editing, audio suites, color correction suites and a sound stage which is fully equipped and dedicated to student and department shoots. We also have a 4K theater for screening student films.
Students learn and use the following software:
We have a wide range of cameras including 4K Panasonic, Canon and RED cameras as well as Arri and Cinema Product 16mm cameras. Traditional and Fluorescent lights and Tascam, Sennheiser and Audio Technica sound equipment.
