Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Cinema Undergraduate Program By Virginia Commonwealth University |Top Universities
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Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Arts in Cinema is designed for students who desire a program with an emphasis in film combined with a strong liberal arts component with a second undergraduate major or double minor in fields of study other than the arts. The program focuses on the art and craft of narrative filmmaking with an emphasis on the practices of U.S. independent filmmakers. The style and content of U.S. independent film are often closely aligned with European cinema and the program offers opportunities for international study options. Internships with professional film organizations in the U.S. and abroad are available on a competitive basis. Full-time students enrolled in this program may graduate with the B.A. after three years of study by completing required course work in the summer semester following the third year. Filmmaking courses in the program, which comprise approximately one-third of the curriculum, focus on the understanding and creative use of digital film equipment. Students interested in both digital and traditional celluloid film and documentary, as well as narrative techniques, should review the school’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in photography and film, which offers nearly two-thirds of the curriculum in film courses. Students interested in animation or experimental video should review the B.F.A. in Kinetic Imaging program. The B.A. in Cinema requires a minimum of 120 credits, including 48 in the major. At least 45 of the 120 credits must be taken as 300- to 500-level courses. Learning outcomes Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following: Operate film equipment and screenwriting, editing, scheduling and budgeting software Gain an international film perspective Create all aspects of the art of storytelling Produce narrative short films Develop creative collaborations Synthesize other disciplines with filmmaking

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Arts in Cinema is designed for students who desire a program with an emphasis in film combined with a strong liberal arts component with a second undergraduate major or double minor in fields of study other than the arts. The program focuses on the art and craft of narrative filmmaking with an emphasis on the practices of U.S. independent filmmakers. The style and content of U.S. independent film are often closely aligned with European cinema and the program offers opportunities for international study options. Internships with professional film organizations in the U.S. and abroad are available on a competitive basis. Full-time students enrolled in this program may graduate with the B.A. after three years of study by completing required course work in the summer semester following the third year. Filmmaking courses in the program, which comprise approximately one-third of the curriculum, focus on the understanding and creative use of digital film equipment. Students interested in both digital and traditional celluloid film and documentary, as well as narrative techniques, should review the school’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in photography and film, which offers nearly two-thirds of the curriculum in film courses. Students interested in animation or experimental video should review the B.F.A. in Kinetic Imaging program. The B.A. in Cinema requires a minimum of 120 credits, including 48 in the major. At least 45 of the 120 credits must be taken as 300- to 500-level courses. Learning outcomes Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following: Operate film equipment and screenwriting, editing, scheduling and budgeting software Gain an international film perspective Create all aspects of the art of storytelling Produce narrative short films Develop creative collaborations Synthesize other disciplines with filmmaking

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