B.F.A. in Film Production & Creative Development – Visual Arts

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Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Film Production and Creative Development – Visual Arts

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Tell Stories on the Big Screen with Liberty’s B.F.A. in Film Production and Creative Development – Visual Arts

Are you interested in pursuing a career in film and cinematography? Maybe you’ve been fascinated by the film industry for years, and you’ve always dreamed of carving out your own space in the cinematic arts by telling compelling stories. If so, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Film Production and Creative Development – Visual Arts may be for you.

Although the film industry is very competitive, you can get a leg-up on the competition by earning this bachelor’s degree in film and visual arts. This degree program is taught by a cadre of expert professors with years of experience in cinematic arts and a passion for your success. In addition, you’ll be able to learn using world-class facilities – including mixing and 4D coloring edit suites, audio-technical microphones and DeSisti Lights, 2 large editing labs, a THX-certified 7.1 dubbing stage, and much more!

Pursue Your Degree with Confidence

  • Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
  • Because you’ll be earning your degree from a designated BFA program, you can be confident that you’re receiving a prestigious visual arts bachelor’s degree.
  • You can be fully prepared for your career upon graduation with a curriculum that is full of practice-based coursework.
  • Our world-class, award-winning campus offers you access to the latest cutting-edge film technology throughout your degree.

What Will You Learn?

  • How to produce and direct a film
  • The basics of production sound
  • The fundamentals of screenwriting

Facilities and Resources Available to B.F.A. in Film Production and Creative Development – Visual Arts Students

  • Our professors have years of real-world experience in the cinematic arts, so you can feel confident that you’re learning from industry experts.
  • You’ll be able to utilize world-class facilities throughout your degree, including:
    • ADR booths and classrooms equipped with 7.1 surround
    • Audio-Technical Microphones and DeSisti Lights
    • Mixing and 4K coloring edit suites
    • RED Helium, RED Epic Dragon, and RED Prime Lenses
    • Two large editing labs and a THX-certified 7.1 dubbing stage

    Potential Career Options Available to B.F.A. in Film Production and Creative Development – in Visual Arts Graduates

    • Animator
    • Assistant editor
    • Cinematographer
    • Director
    • Film and video editor
    • Multimedia artist
    • Producer
    • Production assistant

    Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs

    Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:

    • Admission application
    • Official high school transcripts
    • Official college transcripts (if applicable)
    • Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
    • Admission essay

    *Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.

    These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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    Credit Hours

    SACSCOC

    Available On Campus

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    Residential

    Transfer Credits

    Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

    Next Start Date

    Aug 18, 2025

    Accreditation

    Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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