WCU鈥檚 Film and Television Production Program prepares students to become industry
professionals and graduate students of film and television. In addition to the university鈥檚
liberal studies requirement and general electives, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
curriculum includes introductory to advanced courses such as Thinking Like A Filmmaker,
Intermediate Directing and Cinematography and Advanced Editing. Students start taking
hands-on courses during their first year in the program. All students complete a required
internship, which most undertake in the summer between their junior and senior years,
and a senior thesis project. For each student, the senior project is the culmination
of three years of work on more than a dozen films.
Where You'll Go
With 90 percent of program graduates working in the field or pursuing advanced studies,
the occupational outlook for future graduates is bright. As filmmakers and crew members,
graduates participate and succeed in a wide range of jobs in a variety of industry
settings. Graduates鈥� workplaces include major networks, Internet outlets, production
companies, and professional businesses and organizations, among others. Some graduates
have gone on to start their own film and television production companies.
Visual storytelling is one of the primary ways today鈥檚 society gets its information
and entertainment. From screenplay through post-production, 蘑菇短视频
film and television production students learn to use technology in service of a story.
Under the guidance of faculty members who have worked extensively in the film and
television industries, students learn not only the art and technique of filmmaking
but also the skills and attitudes necessary to succeed. They develop these skills
in industry-quality facilities with state-of-the-art equipment. Currently, almost
90 percent of program graduates are either working in the field or attending top graduate
film programs. Learn more by visiting the College of Fine and Performing Arts and Explore all available programs.
Degree Options
School
College of Fine & Performing Arts, School of Stage & Screen
Location
Cullowhee - Main Campus
Length
Full-Time
Time to Complete:
4 Year Average
Credits:
120 Credit Hours
App Deadline:
Admission requires acceptance to WCU; portfolio review occurs during the program as
part of progression into upper-level coursework.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production at 蘑菇短视频
prepares students to become skilled, versatile, and industry-ready storytellers for
the screen. Through immersive hands-on training, creative exploration, and professional
production experience, students learn every stage of the filmmaking process 鈥� from
scriptwriting and directing to cinematography, editing, and post-production.
The program blends artistic development with technical mastery, offering extensive
work with cameras, lighting, sound, motion-picture workflows, and digital editing
suites. Students collaborate on short films, studio productions, documentaries, and
narrative projects, building a standout portfolio that showcases their creative voice
and technical expertise.
The Film & Television Production B.F.A. immerses students in both the creative and
technical aspects of media arts. Through classroom instruction and extensive hands-on
practice, students develop storytelling, production, and media-craft skills essential
for film, television, and digital media work.
Graduates enter a rapidly evolving media industry with both creative vision and practical
skills. The program鈥檚 emphasis on real-world production experience and portfolio development
makes alumni competitive for roles in film studios, television production, digital
media companies, or as independent creators.
Within the Fine & Performing Arts Department, students benefit from a blend of theory,
technique, and real-world artistic practice. Whether studying performance, design,
filmmaking, digital media, or studio arts, students work in well-equipped studios,
theatres, and media labs under faculty mentorship.
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