Overview

Filmmaking at Olympic College integrates concentrated classroom study of all the major filmmaking disciplines with intensive hands-on experience in student film projects, because our philosophy stipulates that the fruits of theory realize full maturity in the practical application of the art. Our Acting for the Camera classes impart a plethora psychological techniques and methods that create real behavior and authentic emotion generating dynamic and compelling film performances.

While the principal focus of the program is the narrative fiction film, the artistic and technical skills acquired by our students are transferable to television, commercials, documentaries, music videos, and the blossoming new arena of episodic web content. Thecurriculum imparts the critical thinking and leadership skills necessary to excel in the new emerging frontier of digital filmmaking. This program is dedicated to serving the authentic needs of the modern dramatic artists of the 21st century. Our educational philosophy clearly declares that the contemporary dramatic artist is a digital artist. This is of vital importance because knowledge and training in digital movie making means higher employment for our students upon graduation.

Program outcomes:

Collaborate on digital filmmaking productions in multiple crew positions.
Explain the basic theory, history, and aesthetics of digital filmmaking.
Focus on film language and apply the techniques of cinematography.
Effectively utilize digital cameras, lighting and audio equipment in studio and on location settings.
Demonstrate knowledge of professional set protocol, behavior, ethics and collaboration techniques.
Acquire and develop film directing skills and expertise in directing.
Effectively and artfully tell original stories cinematically.
Obtain non-linear digital film editing and visual effects skills.
Effectively utilize film industry software programs.
Practice the art and craft of film acting.
Integrate and demonstrate the art and craft of screenwriting.

Demonstrate skills associated with being a producer throughout the phases of filmmaking on one or more projects.

Career:

A degree in Digital Filmmaking provides the grounding and skills needed for a wide variety of career fields, and for leadership positions in organizations across multiple professions. Specialized careers that seek digital filmmaking skills include:

Actors
Audio and Video Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
Film and Video Editors
Graphic Designers

Lighting Technicians

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting for the Camera

Screenwriting

Film Directing

Film Production

Audio Production & Post Production

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bremerton, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies View 758 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

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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

30510 USD / full

≈ 30510 USD / full
Out-of-State

30510 USD / full

≈ 30510 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11880 USD / full

≈ 11880 USD / full

Additional Details

Costs for the first 10 credits: Resident- $131.96 per credit / Non-Resident: $339.30 per credit
Costs between 11 and up to 18 total credits:Resident- $65.09 per credit / Non-Resident: $73.57 per credit
Credits added over 19 total credits: Resident- $118.39 per credit / Non-Resident: $325.73 per credit

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