Arizona State University

Course Details

Film (Film & Media Production)

Course Description

The School of Film, Dance and Theatre offers a BA in film with a concentration in film and media production. The concentration provides students with a comprehensive practical knowledge of production, awareness of the impact of media and entertainment on the audience, and an understanding of the role of the artist in society. The program teaches students to thoughtfully consider not only how to look through a lens, but why they should, and this is accomplished through a unique emphasis in ethical decision-making in both content creation and business practices. Students in the film and media production concentration have access to digital cameras, lighting and sound equipment in a teaching studio. Postproduction facilities include multiple computer editing stations. All successful applicants to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts bachelor's in film begin their studies at ASU in the filmmaking practices concentration. All students complete the same 15-hour core requirements in their first two years of study. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No First Required Math Course: MAT 117 - College Algebra. OR MAT 119 OR MAT 142 Program Math Intensity:program math intensity general General

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

The film and media production concentration provides students with the knowledge and experience to prepare them to enter careers in media and entertainment as: cinematographers directors editors producers screenwriters The bachelor's program is an excellent broad-based foundation for work in the profession or to prepare students for further training at graduate schools or conservatories. Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $62,330 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 12.62% $41,630 Broadcast News Analysts 4.12% $55,720 Broadcast Technicians 1.78% $36,570 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture 9.19% $40,170 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $61,330 Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio 9.79% $70,660 Film and Video Editors 11.86% $52,940 Multimedia Artists and Animators 14.15% $60,830 Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 14.81% $55,870 Producers 9.79% $70,660 Program Directors 9.79% $70,660 Radio and Television Announcers $27,280 Talent Directors 9.79% $70,660 Technical Directors/Managers 9.79% $70,660




Film (Film & Media Production) Arizona State University