Overview

Cinema and Media Arts at Biola University offers several key advantages:

A commitment to developing the whole filmmaker — craft and character.

A stellar reputation. Biola’s cinema and media arts program is recognized by industry publication Variety as one of “The Best Film Schools for 2019” for its “high marks in both showbiz and academic circles.”

An intentional student art community. The essence of film production is collaboration, not competition. We are friends who work together, and this sense of community permeates your experience both as a student and alumni.

Access to state-of-the-art equipment, including 6K cameras, full-range lens kits, lighting instruments, microphones and support gear, close to $3 million worth of gear in all. No need to wait years before touching equipment and making films. Our students have access to cameras and equipment to start creating right away!

24-hour access to our 10,000-square-foot Studio Facilities, featuring a sound stage, recording room and over a dozen video and audio editing facilities — which you can explore through our virtual tour.

What Will I Study?

Throughout the cinema and media arts program, you will have numerous learning opportunities that focus on equipping you to serve as an observer, interpreter and creator of mass media through a Christian worldview. There are four areas of study to select from: game design and interactive media, production, writing for the screen and entertainment producing.

Learning topics and course highlights include:

Visual storytelling

Writing for television and film

Integration of faith and filmmaking

Exploring truth and beauty through art

Cinematography and lighting

Casting and set design

Documentary production

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Transmedia Design

Production Management

Media Literacy

Motion Picture Pre-Production

Motion Picture Production

Principles of Advertising

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

La Mirada, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit your official application for admission

Submit a non-refundable $45 application fee (waived until January 15)

Complete the required essay and supplemental items for specific programs.

Submit an official transcript

Submit your scores from the SAT (Code 4017) or ACT (Code 0172)

The student must be a believer in the Christian faith (the applicant's statement of faith will be articulated in the personal essay section of the application).

The student must have at least a 1000 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing+Math score and a 26 Reading Test score on the New SAT, or a Composite 19 score on the ACT or a 64 CLT score.

The student must have graduated from high school or earned an equivalent degree (GED). The following is a recommended high school curriculum:

3 years of Mathematics

2-4 years of Foreign Language

2 years of Science

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50904 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50904 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

50904 USD / year

≈ 50904 USD / year

Living costs

La Mirada

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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What Will I Study?

Learning topics and course highlights include:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

La Mirada

Funding

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