Overview

John Brown University's Film - Digital Cinema program prepares students to work with digital as well as conventional photographic, video and motion picture applications.

Courses include photography, editing, cinematography, film theory, film production, lighting, script writing and an internship.

Key Facts

Beginning the first semester, film students work with upperclassmen to create short films in various key roles informed by their progressive studies. This culminates in the production of a senior film project that becomes the centerpiece of a professional portfolio.
Receive an understanding in traditional illustration techniques, graphic design and practical mass media skills that will prepare you for the convergence of technology, art and electronic media. The program is demanding of students’ time, energy and talent with the end goal of industry-ready graduates prepared for a career in film.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Photo: Introduction to Photography
Foundations of Digital Editing
Cinema
Cinematography
Business of Cinema
Film Theory and Criticism
Lighting for Cinema
Screenwriting
Non-Fiction Film Production
Narrative Film Production
Visual Arts Internship
Senior Cinema Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

JBU makes admission decisions on a rolling basis. However, you should apply as early as possible to give yourself time to apply for a student visa.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arkansas City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

For admission, we require a 2.5 high school GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and either a 20 ACT, 1020 SAT or 66 CLT score. We do not score the writing portions of these tests.
We do not use a superscore (taking the best scores if students take the ACT or SAT multiple times) for acceptance. However, once accepted, we will calculate your superscore for academic scholarships.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32710 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32710 USD / year

≈ 32710 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

32710 USD / year

≈ 32710 USD / year

Living costs

Arkansas City

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Arkansas City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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