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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
7% Job Market Growth
$85,320 Median Salary
Very Diverse
Employment of producers and directors is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
The volume of TV shows is expected to grow as the number of online-only platforms, such as streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more, increases along with the number of shows produced for these platforms. This growth should lead to more opportunities for producers and directors. There are also many oppotrunities for theater producers and directors, although they will have better luck in larger cities where theaters have more stable sources of funding versus smaller cities.
The median annual wage for producers and directors was $85,320 in May 2022. 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 $42,140, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $179,930.
In May 2022, the median annual wages for producers and directors in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
- Motion picture and video industries $101,030
- Media streaming distribution services, social networks, and other media networks and content providers $84,700
- Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries $73,690
- Television broadcasting stations $58,780
Program Stats
Our Alumni Work in these Occupations
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants1
- Freight, Stock, and Material Movers1
- Audio and Video Technicians1
Our Alumni Work Here
- Janet Goeske Foundation1
- 4 Communications, Inc1
- Semester Solutions1
Student Learning Outcomes
- Use appropriate technology tools.
- Understand and practice basic storytelling craft.
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze works of visual storytelling in terms of genre and media history.
- Produce visual storytelling media that demonstrate a sense of inventiveness or creativity and a willingness to explore and experiment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of film’s historical role in culture.
- 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 December 27, 2023).
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