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 ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 & Cinematic Arts Building
Create and collaborate in open studio spaces designed for studio arts, illustration and cinematic arts students. Art students work in a large ceramics and pottery studio, dedicated glass and sculpture spaces, and a partially covered courtyard with a kiln for hands-on making.
Cinematic arts students can edit video, record audio, film in a studio space, and share their work in a dedicated screening theater.
Located between the Maker Hub and Pennington Residence Hall, this 12,000-square-foot facility gives you the space to create and gain industry experience.
Career Outlook What’s After ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox
Employment of film producers and directors is through 2024 to 2034, 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
Practical Experience for a Creative Career
"Film felt like the thing I loved, but not necessarily the thing I could build a career on... but somewhere along the way, you stop saying 'I think I like film' and you start saying 'I'm a filmmaker.'" - Maia Kill, Cinematic Arts Graduate
When Maia Kill visited ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Fox during the annual Scholarship Summit, she discovered a cinematic arts program that transformed her career path. From her first semester, she gained hands-on experience creating films, collaborating with peers, and developing industry-ready skills.
Her experience culminated in serving as producer for a promotional video featuring professional drift-car stunts for the annual Fox Film Festival — an opportunity that provided real-world leadership and production experience before graduation.
Gaby Sipe
My time as a cinematic arts major at ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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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