Launch Your Film Career 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. Take your passion for film and turn it into 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 and preparation for an exciting career in the entertainment industry.
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 BFA in Production Degree?
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 Liberty – a reputable, nonprofit, Christian university. With our industry connections, experiential learning style, and state-of-the-art equipment, you can make a name for yourself in the world of film and television production.
Build Your Professional Portfolio
Our film production 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:
- 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
To see a full list of available equipment, check out our Zaki Gordon Cinematic Arts Center.
What Will You Learn in Our BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Producing Media Degree?
In our BFA in Film Production and Creative Development, you can learn about a variety of topics. 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 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.
Review the Degree Completion Plan and check out our featured courses below to learn more about what you’ll be studying!
Featured Courses
CINE 354 – Production Sound
CINE 402 – Feature Production
CINE 450 – Marketing and Distribution
CINE 454 – Audio Post Production
Highlights of Our BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Producing Media 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 have a highly focused course of study. Completing a degree like this can help provide an attractive résumé and opportunities for career success.
- 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!
BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Producing Media Degree Information
- Residential
- 121 total credit hours
- Transfer in up to 75% of your total degree
- This program falls under Liberty’s School of Communication and the Arts
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Students must pass a portfolio gate to continue in the program after enrolling
Potential Career Opportunities for BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Media Production Graduates
As a graduate of our BFA in Film Production and Creative Development, you may be better prepared to pursue a variety of careers, including:
- Director
- Editor
- Multimedia artist
- Producer
- Screenwriter
- Sound effects editor
- Sound mixer
Admission Requirements for Our 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.
