BFA in Film Production – Producing Media
Pursue a Career in Film Production with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production and Creative Development – Producing Media
With film, you can tell inspiring stories, evoke intricate emotions, and entertain others for generations. Explore your passion for film and pursue a career on the silver screen by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film Production and Creative Development – Producing Media from Liberty.
Do you have a desire to create unique stories and complex characters? If that sounds like you, Liberty’s BFA in film may be an excellent next step in your production career. Whether you want to work in post-production, on sets, or as a director, a BFA from Liberty offers you a comprehensive film education with the goal of helping you prepare for a career in the competitive entertainment industry.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BFA in Producing Media Degree
Award-Winning Productions
You can participate in a large-format production with working professionals. Some of our productions have even earned awards. Also, our program is the first, at any university, to produce a student-driven movie with a national theatrical release.
Hands-On Experience
Each student from our BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Producing Media 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.
Certification Opportunities
You can have the opportunity to work toward industry-recognized certifications in leading post-production and editing platforms, including Avid, Adobe, and DaVinci. These credentials can help demonstrate technical proficiency to potential employers and enhance a your competitive edge in the media and entertainment industry.
A Legacy of Excellence
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!
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Producing Media?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production and Creative Development with a specialization in Producing Media can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Director
- Editor
- Multimedia artist
- Producer
- Screenwriter
- Sound effects editor
- Sound mixer
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition 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.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Producing Media Degree?
As a student in the Zaki Gordon Center for Cinematic Arts, you will have access to world-class facilities and work on a variety of projects. Throughout this program, you will take courses in screenwriting, post-production, sound production, and more.
In addition, you will take courses in branding and entrepreneurship as well as feature production. With courses like these, you can gain experience in the world of film production and creative development before you graduate. For your specialization, you will have the opportunity to take courses of your choosing, including courses in development and pre-production, scheduling and budgeting, and advanced producing. We also offer suggested course sequences if you want to focus specifically on either producing or narrative content. We also offer suggested course sequences if you want to focus specifically on either producing or narrative content.
The goal of these courses is to help further develop you as a producer so that you can hit the ground running before you even graduate. With flexibility in our course offerings, you can fine-tune your degree to your unique interests and career goals.
Additional Degree Information
Featured BFA in Film Production – Producing Media Courses
CINE 354 – Production Sound
CINE 402 – Feature Production
CINE 450 – Marketing and Distribution
CINE 454 – Audio Post Production
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Communication and the Arts
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s BFA in Film Production and Creative Development Degree?
Step Into a Competitive Industry with Confidence
The film and television industry is fast-paced and competitive, but with the right support, you can rise to the challenge. At Liberty, our industry connections, hands-on approach, and focus on excellence can help you explore what it takes to work in this dynamic field.
Build an Impressive Portfolio
Throughout your time in the program, you’ll have the chance to create a short film you wrote and directed, complete a polished feature-length screenplay, and craft a business plan to support that screenplay. You can also earn certifications in tools like Avid, Adobe, and DaVinci, and develop a demo reel that reflects your growth and creativity.
Use Professional-Grade Equipment
You’ll gain experience with equipment and facilities designed to match industry standards. This includes ADR booths with 7.1 surround, Audio-Technical microphones, DeSisti lights, mixing and coloring suites, RED cameras and lenses, and more – all to support your creative projects from start to finish.
Create in the Zaki Gordon Cinematic Arts Center
Your work will come to life in our dedicated cinematic arts building, which houses 2 large editing labs and a THX-certified 7.1 dubbing stage. This space is built for hands-on experience and can help you grow both your technical and storytelling abilities as you prepare for your next steps.
Admissions
How Do You Become a BFA in Film Production and Creative Development Student?
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)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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