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Why Study Cinema Arts at PBA?
Tell meaningful stories through film and television with 麻豆传媒’s Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Arts. Students develop creative and technical skills in filmmaking while learning to communicate truth through compelling, redemptive storytelling grounded in a Christian worldview. Through hands-on production experiences, faculty mentorship, and collaborative projects, graduates are prepared for careers across the entertainment and media industries.
- Redemptive Storytelling: Learn to create meaningful films and television projects that reflect excellence, creativity, and a Christian worldview.
- Hands-On Production: Gain experience in digital video production, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, and film production.
- Cinema Lab Experience: Participate in Cinema Lab every semester while collaborating on real-world film and television projects.
- Industry Preparation: Develop technical, creative, and storytelling skills that prepare you for careers in film, television, and digital media.
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What You'll Learn
Students in the Cinema Arts program learn to:
- Develop compelling stories for film and television
- Apply cinematography, editing, directing, and production techniques
- Communicate narratives using creative and technical storytelling tools
- Analyze the history and impact of cinema, television, and mass media
- Integrate Christian principles into visual storytelling and creative work
Program Details
The Cinema Arts program combines creative storytelling with technical production skills to prepare students for careers in film, television, and digital media. Through Cinema Lab, collaborative productions, and faculty mentorship, students gain practical experience while building professional portfolios and developing their artistic voice.
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.
Students can customize their academic experience through elective coursework, minors, and additional majors that align with their academic and career goals. Explore the opportunities available at PBA.
Students work with professional filmmaking equipment, production spaces, and editing resources while participating in Cinema Lab and collaborative film projects. These facilities provide hands-on experience that prepares students for careers in the film, television, and digital media industries.
Learn from dedicated faculty members who bring a combination of industry experience, artistic expertise, and a commitment to student success. Through mentorship, collaborative productions, and personalized guidance, PBA professors help students develop the creative, technical, and storytelling skills needed for successful careers in film and media.
Students gain valuable production experience through Cinema Lab, collaborative film projects, internships, and professional portfolio development. Throughout the program, students create original films while building technical expertise in directing, cinematography, editing, screenwriting, and digital production.
Students also have opportunities to showcase their work through award-winning productions. Explore past student and faculty films that have received recognition in regional and national competitions.
Entry Requirements
- Completed application
- Official high school transcripts
- Additional admissions materials as required
Visit the Office of Admissions website for current application, scholarship, and financial aid deadlines.
Career Outcomes
Cinema Arts graduates are prepared to create compelling visual stories across film, television, digital media, and related creative industries. Through hands-on production experience and professional portfolio development, graduates develop the technical and artistic skills needed for careers in entertainment and media.
Potential career paths include:
- Director
- Producer
- Screenwriter
- Cinematographer
- Videographer
- Video Editor
- Cinema Program Coordinator
- Production Assistant
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Student Stories
Cinema Arts students gain valuable experience through Cinema Lab, collaborative productions, faculty mentorship, and hands-on filmmaking projects. These opportunities help students strengthen their storytelling abilities, develop technical production skills, and prepare for careers in film, television, and digital media.
“PBA taught me to believe in myself, my gifts, my abilities, what it meant to strive for excellence, and how to work hard.”
鈥� Taylor Volkens
Elizabeth Roman: Using Media to Tell Meaningful Stories
Watch Elizabeth Roman’s story below to learn how her experience at PBA helped her combine creativity, communication, and faith through media. Through faculty mentorship, hands-on production experiences, and a Christ-centered education, Elizabeth developed the storytelling and communication skills needed to create meaningful content that impacts others.
Financial Aid
PBA鈥檚 robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your learning with major-specific scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
