Film Production, Minor

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Students in non-cinema and non-journalism fields can build a foundation in film production in this 23-credit-hour minor mixing storytelling and technical skills.

College of the Arts

West Palm Beach

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Why Minor in Film Production at PBA?

A film production minor is a great choice for students pursuing a career in visual arts, media, or film production.

Gain a foundational understanding of the function and use of video and audio equipment used as professional tools in the areas of news, information, and entertainment production. Study the various professional production techniques used in the creation of motion pictures, and apply these in the creation of a short film(s) in a workshop environment.

Develop your creative storytelling skills while you express yourself artistically through film. This multidisciplinary approach to the arts can help you develop skillsets across a number of industries, allowing you to build a solid professional portfolio that complements your major.

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What You'll Learn

The film production minor requires 20 credit hours in:

  • Digital Video Production
  • History of American Cinema
  • Screenwriting Fundamentals
  • Film Production
  • Cinema-Television Production Lab
  • Cinematography

The College of the Arts includes Communication, Art & Media studies, and Performing Arts studies. Together they embrace a diverse group of disciplines that emphasize artistic expression, arts advocacy, redemptive storytelling, and transformational experiences. The fundamental strengths of each department are based upon innovative and critical thinking, historical and cultural awareness, a thorough examination of the creative process, and core Christian values.

We are connected to artists who through the centuries made tremendous sacrifices so the message of the arts could be passed from generation to generation. We are aligned with, and an extension of, those individuals. Our calling is significant. We have been entrusted with the Arts for our generation and as cultural archivists the ensuing artistic creativity generated during this time will be restorative, authentic, and inspiring.

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