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The School of Film, Dance and Theatre offers a BA in film with a concentration in film and media production. Students pursuing this concentration develop a comprehensive and practical knowledge of production, awareness and impact of media and entertainment on audiences and culture and an understanding of the role of the artist in society. Students have access to digital cameras, lighting and sound equipment, post-production software and facilities, and other resources and technologies that will give them an opportunity to produce a final capstone project of exceptional technical quality.
Within this concentration, students have a choice between three upper-division tracks of study: directing, producing and media technology. Each of these focused courses of study is supported by the degree-wide emphasis on ethical filmmaking practices, innovative creative expression and preparation for a career as an industry professional.
All students enter as majors in the filmmaking practices concentration. After completing the required five core film degree courses (for 15 credits), students are eligible to apply to the studio-based concentration in film and media production. Students who enter ASU as freshman typically apply for the film and media production program in their third or fourth semester; transfer students may apply earlier depending on academic record, experience and preparation.
Degree Offered
Film (Film and Media Production) (BA)
Design & the Arts, Herberger Institute for
Location
Tempe
Major Map
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Application Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.Freshman
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of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. In fact,
more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
financial assistance every year.
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Career Outlook
The film and media production concentration provides students with the knowledge and experience to prepare them to enter careers in media and entertainment as:
- cinematographers
- directors
- editors
- producers
- screenwriters
The bachelor's degree program is an excellent broad-based foundation for work in the profession or to prepare students for further training at graduate schools or conservatories.
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Artists and Animators | 6% | $63,630 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | 11.9% | $41,780 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | 2% | $48,080 |
| Talent Directors | 9.1% | $69,100 |
| Film and Video Editors | 17.6% | $57,210 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | 10.3% | $45,860 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 6.2% | $55,680 |
| Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio | 9.1% | $69,100 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 2.5% | $64,200 |
| Producers | 9.1% | $69,100 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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