Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Cinema] From Virginia Commonwealth University

The style and content of U.S. independent film are often closely aligned with European cinema and the program offers opportunities for international study options. Internships with professional film organizations in the U.S. and abroad are available on a competitive basis.

Full-time students enrolled in this program may graduate with the B.A. after three years of study by completing required course work in the summer semester following the third year.

Filmmaking courses in the program, which comprise approximately one-third of the curriculum, focus on the understanding and creative use of digital film equipment. Students interested in both digital and traditional celluloid film and documentary, as well as narrative techniques, should review the school’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in photography and film, which offers nearly two-thirds of the curriculum in film courses. Students interested in animation or experimental video should review the B.F.A. in Kinetic Imaging program.

Learning outcomes:

• Operate film equipment and screenwriting, editing, scheduling and budgeting software

• Gain an international film perspective

• Create all aspects of the art of storytelling

• Produce narrative short films

• Develop creative collaborations

• Synthesize other disciplines with filmmaking