BFA in Film Production –
Visual Arts
Discover How to Tell Stories Through Film and Visual Arts with Liberty’s BFA Program in Film Production and Creative Development – Visual Arts
Have the cinematic arts always been a passion of yours? Maybe you’ve considered a career in film for some time, and you’d like to earn a respected degree that can help you pursue your Hollywood dreams. If this sounds like you, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film Production and Creative Development – Visual Arts may be a great fit for you. At Liberty, our goal is to help you explore your passion for film and visual arts while pursuing your goals.
By partnering with us for your Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree, you can work to develop skills that may prove valuable in editing, directing, producing, and writing roles. The purpose of this film and visual arts degree is to mentor, educate, and prepare filmmakers to become artists and servant-leaders who exemplify Christ. We don’t just seek to produce graduates – we seek to prepare principled difference-makers whose love for the fine arts is preceded only by a love of God and people.
At Liberty, a BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Visual Arts is more than your starting point to a cinematography or visual arts career – it’s a launching pad. Partner with us, gain new skills, and become part of a Christian culture that can help cultivate your passion for film into a practical skill set.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BFA in Film Production – Visual Arts Degree
Award-Winning Productions
You can 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.
Hands-On Experience
You can graduate with your own film created in a theatrical 4K workflow using RED Weapon cameras and an up to 5.1 surround sound mix. You can also pursue certification in Avid, Adobe, and DaVinci products.
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. Our graduates have also used their skills in other job sectors such as education and government, and some have started their own businesses!
Well-Rounded Training
You will study various aspects and positions of filmmaking, including legal and business affairs, marketing and distribution, and more. This holistic training can help prepare you to pursue a variety of roles in the film industry.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Visual Arts Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production and Creative Development with a specialization in Visual Arts can help you prepare to pursue the following occupations:
- Animator
- Assistant editor
- Cinematographer
- Director
- Film and video editor
- Multimedia artist
- Producer
- Production assistant
#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 Film Production – Visual Arts Degree?
In addition to general education courses, our BFA in Film Production and Creative Development – Visual Arts offers you an in-depth examination of current topics relevant in the film industry today.
In this degree program, you will study screenwriting, motion picture directing, cinematography, and sound design. You will also study the legal environment of cinema, story analysis, producing, and editing. Additionally, our BFA in Film Production and Creative Development degree covers production sound, feature pre-production, branding and entrepreneurship, and feature production.
From there, this degree covers marketing and distribution, advanced post-production, screenplay rewrite, audio post-production, and persuasion. Our visual arts specialization also features 3 courses specific to visual arts. In this section, you will have the freedom to choose courses that best match your specific interests and goals.
Additional Degree Information
Featured BFA in Film Production – Visual Arts Courses
CINE 303 – Producing and Directing
CINE 304 – Production
CINE 402 – Feature Production
CINE 455 – Persuasion
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 Degree in Film Production and Creative Development – Visual Arts?
More Than a Degree
At Liberty, you’re not just earning a degree – you’re gaining a world-class experience designed to help prepare you for the future. Our Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Cinematic Arts is led by expert professors with extensive backgrounds in filmmaking, directing, and cinematic storytelling. This way, you can be supported academically, professionally, and spiritually.
Faculty Who Invest in You
Our instructors are passionate about helping you thrive. With their guidance, you can develop your creative voice and take your ideas from script to screen. They bring industry insight directly into the classroom, giving you perspective that extends far beyond textbooks and into the real world of cinematic arts.
Walk Away with a Strong Portfolio
By the time you graduate, you’ll have created a professional portfolio featuring a short film you’ve written and directed, a feature-length screenplay, a business plan, and a collection of valuable certifications. This body of work can help you step confidently into the industry or take your next academic or professional step.
Train in Professional-Grade Facilities
You’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology through Liberty’s Zaki Gordon Cinematic Arts Center. This includes ADR booths, RED cameras and lenses, 4K coloring and editing suites, surround sound classrooms, and a THX-certified dubbing stage – all designed to give you practical experience with tools used by industry professionals.
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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