Overview

This Digital Film - Editing and Visual Effects (VFX) at Grand Canyon University aims to foster innovation by focusing on teaching a strong foundation in narrative storytelling, creative skills, technical expertise and hands-on experience to craft and deliver powerful messages.

This editing and visual effects in film emphasis may be ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their technical and creative aptitude in digital film, with a specific focus on editing and visual effects. Refine your artistic expression by cultivating an understanding of film as it relates to cultures and human flourishing from a Christian worldview.

Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a visual storyteller or someone passionate about crafting compelling narratives through film, this degree will teach you essential skills that can prepare you for a potential career in the field of digital film postproduction.

Career Pathways

An editing and visual effects in film emphasis can open up a realm of diverse career prospects. Potential careers you may have the opportunity to pursue include the following:

Film and video editors
Audio engineer
Color grader
Digital image technician
Editor
Editorial assistant
Postproduction coordinator
Postproduction supervisor
Sound editor
Sound design
Sound mixing
VFX artist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Editing the Genre Film

Business for the Professional Creative

Advanced Audio Production

Visual Effects

Development and Production of TV Commercials

Promos and Trailers

Advanced Compositing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

The university’s rolling admissions policy allows new students to be admitted throughout the year.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Digital Media View 756 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Out-of-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16500 USD / year

≈ 16500 USD / year

Additional Details

Online fee + $485/ credit

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 USD / month

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

Funding

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