Create, Direct, and Produce with a Degree in Film Production and Content Development from Liberty University
You’ve always been captivated by the magic of film and storytelling. At Liberty University, your passion for visual narratives can take center stage. The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Film Production and Content Development is more than just a degree; it’s your gateway to turning your dreams into reality. Here, your creative visions aren’t just welcomed; they’re celebrated and nurtured.
Partner your passion for film or television with our experienced faculty, Christian ethics, and cutting-edge facilities. We can help equip you with the skills to make an impact in today’s film and television industry with our bachelor’s in filmmaking.
You deserve to study at a university that breaks the traditional mold for film and television education. We’ve created our film school around hands-on experience taught by skilled professionals who have worked in the industry for decades. Create film projects with your professors and peers in an environment that instantly lets you apply your collegiate knowledge.
Imagine using your films to highlight important issues and tell stories that might otherwise go unheard. Your film degree can help equip you to be a force for good, using your talent to raise awareness, inspire change, and bring joy. Whether it’s through documentaries, feature films, or innovative digital content, you can have the power to make a difference.
Join us as we train the next generation of storytellers who are passionate about using cinematic storytelling to share life-changing messages with the world today. There’s a place for you here at Liberty!
Award-Winning Campus
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production and Content Development?
The film and television industry is extremely competitive, but don’t be discouraged! Get a leg up on the competition with a bachelor’s degree from our reputable, nonprofit Christian university. With our industry connections, experiential teaching style, and an array of state-of-the-art equipment, you can begin your journey to making a name for yourself in the world of film and television production.
Build Your Professional Portfolio
Our cinematic arts program allows you to work under industry professionals and create a strong network with peers and professors alike. You’ll also walk away with a short film you wrote and directed, a polished feature-length screenplay, a business plan for the screenplay, certifications (Avid, Adobe, and DaVinci), and a demo reel of all your work created during your time at Liberty.
Develop Your Skills Using State-of-the-Art Equipment
We’ll help you build your portfolio using state-of-the-art, theatrical-grade equipment and facilities that include:
- RED Helium, RED Epic Dragon, and RED Prime Lenses
- Mixing and 4K coloring edit suites
- Audio-Technical Microphones and DeSisti Lights
- Two large editing labs and a THX-certified 7.1 dubbing stage
- ADR booths and classrooms equipped with 7.1 surround
- To see a full list of available equipment, check out our Zaki Gordon Cinematic Arts Center
What Will You Learn in Our BS in Film Production and Content Development?
Our bachelor’s degree in film production and content development degree provides training in film industry standards through hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment, world-class facilities, and professors who are experts in the field.
As a film production major, you can develop your knowledge and practice in:
- Branding and entrepreneurship
- Cinematography, sound design, directing, and editing
- Legal practices in cinema
- Marketing and persuasion tactics
- Narrative and documentary styles
Our filmmaking degree can help guide you through every step of making a movie. You can study how to write stories that capture people’s hearts. Then, you can discover how to turn those stories into scripts. And that’s just the beginning! You’ll get to use cameras and equipment just like the pros do. Plus, you’ll explore how to edit your footage, adding music and effects to make your film shine.
You’ll delve into the intricacies of cinematography and sound design, studying how to bring your cinematic visions to life. Every course is designed to help equip you with industry-specific knowledge and skills.
As a film production major at Liberty, you can study more than just how to make films. This degree can also help prepare you for a successful career. With courses on topics such as branding, entrepreneurship, marketing, and distribution, you can explore the business side of film, which is essential for making your mark in the industry. Whether you aspire to be a director, screenwriter, or producer, your degree can help open doors to numerous career paths in the film industry.
Beyond these skills, this program can help foster resilience, adaptability, and ethical leadership. You can graduate not just as a skilled filmmaker but as a person of strong character, ready to take on the world’s challenges.
View the Degree Completion Plan, and check out our featured courses below to learn more about what you’ll be studying!
Featured Courses
CINE 201 – Introduction to Screenwriting
CINE 302 – Story Analysis
CINE 303 – Producing and Directing
CINE 402 – Feature Production
Highlights of Our BS in Film Production Degrees
Here are some of the benefits of pursuing Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Film Production and Content Development degree:
- You will participate in a large-format production with working professionals. Some of our productions have earned awards, and our program is the first, at any university, to produce a student-driven movie with a national theatrical release.
- You will study all aspects and positions of filmmaking, including legal and business affairs. Well-rounded training can help ensure an attractive resume and opportunities for career success.
- Each student from our BS in Film Production and Content Development program graduates with their own film created in a theatrical 4K workflow using RED Weapon cameras and an up to 5.1 surround sound mix.
- Additionally, you can pursue certification in Avid, Adobe, and DaVinci products.
- Liberty’s film production graduates have worked on blockbuster movies like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Black Panther, and Avengers: Infinity War. Graduates have also used their skills in other job sectors, such as education and government, and some have started their own businesses!
Film Production and Content Development Bachelor’s Degree Information
- Residential
- 120 total credit hours
- Transfer in up to 75% of your total degree
- Students must pass a portfolio gate to continue on in the program after enrolling.
- This program falls under Liberty’s School of Communication and the Arts.
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
Potential Career Opportunities for BS in Film Production and Content Development Graduates
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Film Production and Content Development will help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Animator
- Church media creator
- Cinematographer
- Content developer
- Corporate media
- Creator director
- Editor
- Marketing manager
- Multimedia artist
- Producer
- Promotion manager
- Screenwriter
- Sound effects editor
- Sound mixer
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
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.
