Film – Filmmaking Practices (BA)
Are you an aspiring filmmaker, producer or entertainment industry professional? When you pursue a Bachelor of Arts in film with a concentration in filmmaking online, you’ll turn your love of storytelling and visual arts into professional expertise. Built on a foundation of collaborative and ethical filmmaking practices and a comprehensive understanding of the business, you’ll graduate with a skill set that will set you up for long-lasting success.
Online media production and filmmaking practices courses
Course offerings focus on building professional skills in producing practices, business and legal matters in film, professional and technical writing, screenwriting and film production. You’ll gain an understanding of creative project development from ideation to final product. There’s also an option to complete a semester in Los Angeles, where you’ll intern with an entertainment company and gain practical experience in the industry.
FMP 417: Business and Legal Practices in Entertainment
FMP 210: Principles of Creative Producing
FMP 245: Concepts of Cinematography
FMP 261: Principles of Screenwriting
FMP 300: Short Film Production
FMP 360: The Filmmaker's Voice
FMP 385: Development of an Artist's Portfolio
FMP 388: Application of Ethical Filmmaking
FMP 288: Understanding Ethics in Filmmaking
FMP 330: Professional and Technical Writing for Film/TV Industry
The jobs in media and entertainment production you’ll be prepared for
This filmmaking practices degree concentration equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to seek positions such as animator, casting director, production assistant and public relations specialist. You may also pursue graduate studies in film, media studies, business, law and more. Additional potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Special Effects Artists and Animators
Growth: 8.2%
Salary: $98,950
Audio and Video Technicians
Growth: 4.7%
Salary: $50,660
Camera Operators, Television, Video and Film
Growth: 2.8%
Salary: $58,230
Talent Directors
Growth: 6.7%
Salary: $85,320
Producers and Directors
Growth: 6.7%
Salary: $85,320
Media and Communication Workers, All Other
Growth: 4.3%
Salary: $65,000
Public Relations Specialists
Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $67,440
Media Technical Directors/Managers
Growth: 6.7%
Salary: $85,320