Elon University

Elon University

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema and Television Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema and Television Arts in Arts is offered by Elon University.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema and Television Arts offered by Elon University

The cinema and television arts B.F.A. is an intensive degree option for students who want to go above and beyond what they are able to do in the normal sequence of classes within the major (see Cinema and Television Arts A.B.). The major encompasses all forms of creative fiction and nonfiction storytelling through moving images and sound and provides foundational skills in writing, previsualization, aesthetics, audience analytics, diversity and inclusion, production, distribution and industry best practices.  Students learn single and multi-camera production techniques and live event, studio- and reality-based programming.


Students in the B.F.A. program must complete the following additional requirements: 1) take eight additional hours of advanced coursework in the major; 2) participate in the Elon in LA summer or full-semester program while taking residential classes and completing a professional internship with an entertainment media company; and 3) complete a thesis project demonstrating advanced research, technical, and creative skills, fostered through experiential learning and one-on-one faculty mentorship.

The Cinema and Television Arts B.F.A. option requires 60 semester hours in CTA, COM, CDE, JOU, MEA or STC, plus 2 hours IDS 1150.



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