Full Sail University | BS in Film (Campus)

Aspiring filmmakers have the opportunity to study writing, directing, set design, and more through Full Sail University's Bachelor of Science in Film. Below you will find the details about this BS in Film program.

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Official Program Name:

Bachelor of Science in Film

School Offering Program:

Full Sail University

Degree Level:

Bachelor's

Program Prerequisites:

Prospective students to Full Sail University's Bachelor of Science in Film should have a interest in the various stages of the filmmaking process from planning to production. All applicants to Full Sail University will need to have a high school diploma or equivalent qualification; additional admissions requirements may apply to some programs.

Program Description:

Full Sail University's Bachelor of Science in Film is designed to teach students to navigate the film industry. Over a 27-month period, degree-seekers can study many aspects of the film-making process- from casting calls, to set design, to script writing. Additional classes in production budgeting, personal finance management, and communications are designed to prepare participants for the business side of film. Throughout the program, classes incorporate hands-on projects that are designed to give students the opportunity to build their portfolios and expose them to the skills necessary to enter the industry.

Learning Format:

On campus

Program Length:

120 credits.

Financial Aid Available:

Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of grants, loans, and scholarships. Contact Full Sail University's financial aid office for more information.

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Required Courses for a Bachelor of Science in Film:

Students can earn their Bachelor of Science in Film degree after completing 120 credits of both film-specific and liberal arts courses. Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Full Sail University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Required Courses (120 credits)

Creative Presentation
Psychology of Play
Visual Arts in the Entertainment and Media Industries
English Composition I
History of Motion Picture Arts
Visual Storytelling I
Art History
Scriptwriting Techniques
Composition and Visual Design
Project and Portfolio I: Film and Video
Career Module I: Personal Branding
College Mathematics
Visual Storytelling II
Fundamentals of Production I
Project and Portfolio II: Film and Video
Career Module II: Career Research
Fundamentals of Production II
Project and Portfolio III: Film
Career Module III: Resume Fundamentals
Historical Archetypes and Mythology
Film Positions I
Fundamentals of Physical Science
Film Positions II
Broadcast Production I
Electronic Field Production
Project and Portfolio IV: Film
Career Module IV: Career Strategy and Planning
Broadcast Production II
Project and Portfolio V: Film
Career Module V: Networking
Popular Culture in Media
New Media Formats
Advanced Production I
Project and Portfolio VI: Film
Career Module VI: Resume Writing
Advanced Production II
Project and Portfolio VII: Film
Career Module VII: Job Interview

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

While graduates from the BS in Film program may enter the job market after degree completion, those interested in furthering their education in film studies or and honing their production and directing skills could choose to pursue graduate studies. Film-related graduate programs give students the opportunity to focus on a specialty within the industry such as directing, screenwriting, or set design. Interested candidates may consider advanced degree programs such as:

Master of Science in Film Production
Master of Arts in Directing
Master of Arts in Film and Media
Master of Fine Arts in Film

Career Paths:

Full Sail University's BS in Film is designed to prepare students to pursue a variety of different careers in the film industry. With the technical and creative skills that students have the opportunity to gain from this program, they may go on to help design a movie set or assist the director with the everyday nuts and bolts of production. Entry-level positions graduates may qualify for include:

Sound designer
Camera operator
Independent filmmaker
Dialogue editor
Production assistant