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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Production (BFA): Specialization in Digital Film and Post Production
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Production (BFA): Specialization in Digital Film and Post Production
This Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Media Production degree program features a specialization in Digital Film and Post Production and is designed to help prepare students for opportunities in the field of media production, particularly in the area of film. Courses are structured to assist students in the development of their goals as they can acquire the knowledge and skills common to film production professionals.
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The goal of the BFA in Media Production with a specialization in Digital Film and Post Production is to help students learn what it takes to enter and move forward in the field of media production and adapt as technology and production methods evolve. Overall it can offer a solid foundation in the areas of audio and electronic music production, general media production, editing and computer animation and special effects production.
In this curriculum, students can focus intently and advance their abilities in areas specifically related to film production – such as screenwriting, motion picture photography and lighting styles and directing, including visualization of the screenplay, casting, rehearing and handling actors and communicating with the crew in the production of a film.
The AIU BFA in Media Production with a specialization in Digital Film and Post Production can give students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the process of film production, with an emphasis on screenwriting, motion picture photography and lighting styles and directing. In this focused curriculum, students can learn how to:
- Demonstrate a thorough technical understanding of the three phases of the motion picture production process (preproduction, production and postproduction).
- Generate and properly utilize industry-standard paperwork to track and control all three phases of motion picture production.
- Demonstrate technical competency with various industry-standard software, camera, grip and lighting, and recording technologies.
- Demonstrate an understanding of on-set protocol/behavior and professionalism appropriate to field, studio and postproduction applications.
- Contribute appropriately in a variety of positions to the production of motion picture projects.
- Develop film/video projects from concept to finished product, on time and on budget, to a client's specifications.
- Organize and manage self-directed film/video production projects.
- and many more industry-related skills.
In addition to the general education requirements, this BFA degree program in Media Production includes the following courses that are taught by instructors, many of whom have relevant career experience in the film production industry. The experiences and firsthand perspectives they may share in class can help prepare you for real-life challenges after you graduate.
CORE COURSES
- Production Techniques I
- Audio Production I
- Screenwriting I
- Postproduction I
- Camera and Lighting I
- History of Cinema
- Audio Production II
- Field Recording Techniques
- Production Techniques II
- Media Postproduction II
- Producing I
- Portfolio
- Camera and Lighting II
SPECIALIZATION COURSE OPTIONS
- Production Techniques III
- Film Aesthetics
- Film Screenwriting II
- Advanced Production
- Senior Project I
- Senior Project II
- Directing
- Advanced Digital Cinematography
- Postproduction Recording
- Postproduction III
- Web Design I
- Experimental Animation
For a full list of courses for this degree program, please see the AIU catalog.
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This program is available at the following AIU campuses:
Degree programs and availability vary by campus.