Film B.A.

Enter the captivating world of film at La Sierra University with our Bachelor of Arts in Film major. Immerse yourself in the exciting realms of editing, storytelling, scriptwriting, production techniques, the history of moving pictures, cinematography, directing, and more. This comprehensive degree offers you the flexibility to pursue diverse film-related careers or combine it with another major to achieve your specific career aspirations. Unleash your boundless creative potential and embark on a deeply fulfilling journey in the dynamic and ever-evolving film industry.

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Programs Offered

Film
Bachelor of Arts

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    Undergraduate

  • Location

    La Sierra Campus

  • Accreditation

    WASC

  • Curriculum Sheet

Description:

Expand your horizons with a Bachelor of Arts in Film major. Delve into the captivating world of film without the pressure of becoming a professional filmmaker. Our degree offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to choose from a range of film-related careers or combine it with another major to achieve your specific career ambitions. Unleash your creativity and explore endless possibilities in the ever-evolving film industry. Discover your unique path with our comprehensive program.

Career Outlook

 


8% Job Market Growth

$82,510 Median Salary

Very Diverse

 

The median annual wage for producers and directors was $82,510 in May 2023. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,040, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $174,540.

In May 2023, the median annual wages for producers and directors in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

  • Motion picture and video industries $102,070
  • Media streaming distribution services, social networks, and other media networks and content providers $79,350
  • Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries $69,010
  • Television broadcasting stations $60,400

Program Stats

Our Alumni Work in these Occupations

  • Amusement and Recreation Attendants
    1
  • Freight, Stock, and Material Movers
    1
  • Audio and Video Technicians
    1

Our Alumni Work Here

  • Janet Goeske Foundation
    1
  • 4 Communications, Inc
    1
  • Semester Solutions
    1

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Use appropriate technology tools.
  2. Understand and practice basic storytelling craft.
  3. Apply critical thinking skills to analyze works of visual storytelling in terms of genre and media history.
  4. Produce visual storytelling media that demonstrate a sense of inventiveness or creativity and a willingness to explore and experiment.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of film’s historical role in culture.
  6. Demonstrate proficiency in an area of emphasis offered by the department and chosen by the student.

Partial information in this page was retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Producers and Directors, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/producers-and-directors.htm (visited November 16, 2024).