Earn Your Film Degree Online
Immerse yourself in the art of digital video and film production. By utilizing the latest digital technology available to today’s media developers, you’ll learn how to create professional content for broadcast television, digital media, mobile apps, independent films and more.
Earn your Bachelor of Science in Digital Filmmaking online. As an online student, you’ll build upon the foundations of film theory and apply it to an experiential learning environment with the support of your online peers.
Our Bachelor of Science in Digital Filmmaking Degree is 120 credit hours and 36 months in length.
Featured Classes
Introduction to Cinematography
It’s all about the look and feel of a film. Digital Filmmaking students will study the art and operation of digital cameras. This course provides practical knowledge of basic camera functions as well as framing and composition through film analysis and dedicated shooting assignments. Students learn the production of a scene with an emphasis on planning and shooting in a digital environment. Upon completion of this course, students learn to enhance their stories through setting, mood and tone.
Visual Effects
Discover how special effects work within the production pipeline. In this course, students learn how to integrate Adobe After Effects into their workflow to enhance their film projects. By learning how Adobe After Effects can enhance a film in post-production, students can create shot lists and storyboards before they begin shooting. Projects include green screen work, compositing and visual effects. Students will gain a full understanding of the pre- and post-production pipeline upon completion of this course.
Digital Production Design
Learn how to mock-up digital assets for production design and promotion. This course introduces students to the use of editing software as a film production tool. Students learn Photoshop techniques and apply these concepts to the planning and pre-visualization stage of film production. Upon completion of this course, students demonstrate a strong ability to plan, promote and distribute assets for small and large productions.
Student TechKit®
To bring your ideas to life, you’ll need the right gear and software to work with whenever inspiration hits. We equip you with the tools you need to to kickstart your creative journey, including:
- Camera & Audio Gear
- Blackmagic 4K Pocket Cinema Camera
- Meike 50MM Lens
- Meike 12MM Lens
- Meike 25MM Lens
- Smallrig Camera Rig Kit
- Manfrotto Pro 502 Video Tripod
- Feelworld 7" Monitor & Mount
- Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
- Zoom H6 Audio Recorder
- RODE Smart Lav + Microphone
- Boom Pole
- RODE NTG2 Shotgun Mic Grip & Lighting Equipment
- Amaran 100x Bicolor LED Light
- 2x Amaran 60x Bicolor LED Light
- 3x Lightstands
- 40" C-stand Kit
- 32" 5-in-1 Reflector
- Popup Greenscreen
- 3x Sandbags Computer Gear
- MacBook Pro 16in 32GB 1TB Laptop
- iPad WiFi 128GB Space Gray Gen8 With Case and Apple Pencil Software
- Final Draft
- Apple App Movie Slate 8
- Apple Apps Final Draft Mobile
- Apple Apps Filmic Pro Video Cam
- Apple Apps Story Planner
- Apple Apps Artemis Pro
- Apple Apps Prompt Smart Pro
- Apple Apps Pocket Call Sheet
- Movie Magic Budgeting 7.7
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- MS Office
- Plus clapper, batteries, chargers, bafs, SD cards and more!
Take Classes Online
The online degree programs are designed to bring the entertainment industry to you. Our industry-experienced instructors share their expertise through our Learning Management System (LMS). This secure, web-based platform allows you to discuss projects with your fellow classmates, submit weekly assignments and watch instructor videos all from wherever you are.
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