Film ProductionBachelor of Fine Arts
Lights, camera, action
Become a storyteller and realize your vision through technical and creative training. As a film major, you'll learn how to work in the media industry, and gain hands-on filmmaking experience through active participation in pre-production, production and post-production assignments. Plus, you'll learn video production, digital imaging, film appreciation and film theory.
Not only will you learn to appreciate all the particulars of filmmaking, but you'll also gain a firm background in the creative, technical and theoretical study of the cinema, television and video media. And, you'll do all of this in a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art technology, and learn from faculty members who are experts in their field. See faculty research.
What you'll learn as a film major
This B.F.A. program gives you the skills and expertise necessary for building a successful career in the media industry. Wondering if this program is for you? The B.F.A. is recommended for those who are interested in starting a career in positions in film, television, video and internet-delivered media. Here's a little more about what you can expect from this film production program.
- Casting and collaborating
- Cinematography and screenwriting
- Script supervising, sound recording, and non-linear video editing
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Courses
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A course designed to acquaint students with the basic elements of pre-visualization and videography techniques that are applied in a variety of production platforms. The course emphasizes creative storytelling through image composition, camera movement, editing, sound, lighting and on-air performance.
This course examines the basic concepts and core writings that have laid the foundation to contemporary discourse of film theory and criticism.
This course is an introduction to the basic principles and techniques of motion picture production. Students produce short film projects based on the fundamentals of storytelling and creative visualization/shot selection: lens, angle, composition, camera movement, editing and sound.
Program plan
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Career opportunities
Earning your B.F.A. in film production opens the door to many film jobs and careers. In fact, graduates have gone on to work for many well-known companies, such as Nickelodeon, VH1 and Apple TV.
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We empower students to utilize all the career preparation resources to find the job they’ve always dreamed of.
Cost and aid
Estimated annual tuition and fees
| Fee name | 2024–2025 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,730 |
| Housing and food | $14,330 |
| Materials | $250 |
| Student services | $1,000 |
| Technology | $750 |
| Estimated total | $59,060 |
Costs are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Some programs and courses may have additional costs.
Cost of housing is dependent on residence hall assignment.
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- Applications completed after March 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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- Apply by Dec. 1; decisions released on a rolling basis.
- Applications completed after Dec. 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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| Regular decision | Dec. 1 |
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| Fall | Spring | |
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| Regular decision | July 1 | Dec. 1 |
| Rolling admission | July 1+ | Dec. 1+ |
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I chose Lynn because they offered a fantastic film program, and I was excited to live in America. I enjoy watching films, knitting, reading, and going to the gym. After graduation, I hope to work in the film industry and somehow contribute to creating movies or something along those lines.
Nicole Bonikowski '27
Piotkrow Kujawski, Poland,
Film Production
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