Film and Video Production Concentration
At A Glance
Program Type
Concentration of the cinematic arts major (BA)
Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Opportunity
Option to complete up to 15 semester hours of coursework at the Los Angeles Film Studies Center
Experience
Students participate in the university's annual Fox Film Festival
Stories have the power to inspire, inform and entertain. And arguably, no medium is more effective at telling them than film.
The art of visual storytelling is booming. Netflix. Amazon Prime. Apple TV. They’ve built their empires around shows, movies and documentaries that educate and entertain. Where will you find your niche in a culture that can’t seem to get enough visual content?
As a film and video production student within the cinematic arts major at Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox, you’ll write, shoot, direct and edit your own films – and learn to do so with the sophistication today’s audiences expect.
And here’s more good news: Newer content delivery methods, such as mobile devices or online TV, present an evolving range of career opportunities. Upon graduation, you may create media for instructional purposes, find work in a film studio, produce video for churches, nonprofits or businesses, or make documentary films. So many possibilities!
Program Distinctives Why Study Film and Video Production at Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox?
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Our small classes allow for personal attention from professors who know you by name. They’ll encourage you to find your own creative voice and express your ideas authentically.
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You will get the opportunity to showcase your work at film festivals, including our own Fox Film Festival – the culmination of the academic year!
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You’ll have access to professional industry-standard equipment, honing your skills on gear ranging from Arriflex 16mm film cameras to Digital Cinema cameras.
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We have a strong track record, as our graduates have gone on to work in Hollywood or in the Portland film community on shows including Grimm, The Librarians, and Portlandia – or for employers ranging from the Portland Trail Blazers to Luis Palau Ministries.
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Students in our program enjoy an uncommon sense of camaraderie and cooperativeness among their peers – a stark contrast to the competitive environment that characterizes many film schools.
Courses / Curriculum What Will I Study?
Our spaces/Where Will I Learn?
Art Annex
We have great news for our future art students! The vibrant and growing art and design program – housing the university’s graphic design, studio art and arts administration, illustration, and cinematic arts majors – will have a new home in the fall of 2025.
The new 6,000-square-foot facility will be located between the Maker Hub and Pennington Hall and will feature a large studio for pottery and ceramics, another space for glass and sculpture, and a partially covered courtyard work area with a ceramics kiln. You could be one of the first classes to use this new space and make your mark on the art program for years to come.
Career Outlook What’s After Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox
Employment of film producers is projected to grow 8% through 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Beyond film studios, most businesses, churches and nonprofits use video and digital film to promote themselves in the marketplace. There are also numerous opportunities for freelancing and creating a small business in digital video/film.
Our cinematic arts students have gone on to do some game-changing work in the professional world.
- Video Production, Portland Trail Blazers
- Producer, Graystone Media → Sports Media Production (produced the Civil War: Ducks vs Beavers)
- Portland Film Community: Grimm, Portlandia, Pretty Little Liars, The Librarians
- Audiovisual Tech, Nike
- Videographer, Reverie Creative Agency
- Luis Palau Ministries
- Producer, Happy Finish
- Courtroom Trial Videographer
- Director of Promotions and Listener Engagement, BOOST Radio
- Site Director, Gear Up
Edauntae is Everywhere
An aspiring filmmaker, Harris didn’t just have a lot of fun at Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox – he also turned a passion into a future career. “Growing up, we didn’t have much, but we had movies,” he says. “I never thought that I’d get to make them for a living.”
As a cinematic arts major, he’s been equipped to do just that, experiencing the same joy in the classroom as he does on the dance floor. “When we get an opportunity to actually use what we’re learning in class, that’s the best part about it,” he says. “You get to be a part of every step. And when you get a chance to see the finished product, which is your film, you’re sitting there like, ‘Wow, I had my hand in that, and look what it produced.’”
Gaby Sipe
My time as a cinematic arts major at Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox was a truly enriching experience. My professors were extremely knowledgeable, encouraging, and made me feel prepared to work in the industry. The program is full of passion that intertwines with a desire to bring honor to God through our creation of art. We were encouraged to use the creativity that we were blessed with and share it with those around us.
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