
Film and Video Production Concentration
Stories have the power to inspire, inform and entertain. And arguably, no medium is more effective at telling them than film.
The art of visual storytelling is booming. Netflix. Amazon Prime. Apple TV. They’ve built their empires around shows, movies and documentaries that educate and entertain. Where will you find your niche in a culture that can’t seem to get enough visual content?
As a film and video production student within the cinematic arts major at George Fox, you will write, shoot, direct and edit your own films – and learn to do so with the artistic sophistication today’s audiences expect.
And here’s more good news: Newer content delivery methods, such as mobile devices or online TV, present an evolving range of career opportunities. Upon graduation, you may create media for instructional purposes, find work in a film studio, produce video for churches, nonprofits or businesses, or make documentary films. So many possibilities!
Why Study Film and Video Production at George Fox?
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Our small classes allow for personal attention from professors who know you by name. They will encourage you to find your own creative voice and express your ideas authentically.
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You will get the opportunity to showcase your work at film festivals, including our own Fox Film Festival – the cultimation of the academic year!
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You’ll have access to professional industry-standard equipment, honing your skills on gear ranging from Arriflex 16mm film cameras to Digital Cinema cameras.
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We have a strong track record, as our graduates have gone on to work in Hollywood or in the Portland film community on shows including Grimm, The Librarians, and Portlandia – or for employers ranging from the Portland Trail Blazers to Luis Palau Ministries.
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Students in our program enjoy an uncommon sense of camaraderie and cooperativeness among their peers – a stark contrast to the competitive environment that characterizes many film schools.
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You have the option to complete up to 15 semester hours of coursework at the Los Angeles Film Studies Center.
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As a Cinematic Arts major, you have the option to join George Fox University’s honors program. This great books program will allow you to engage in active discussions with your peers and provide you with a challenging academic journey that informs your mind and deepens your spiritual walk.

What Will I Study?
- We will provide you with a strong foundation in all the practical skills of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, sound and editing.
- You will engage in hands-on projects that range from short personal projects to large-scale films suitable for film festivals.
- You will study film history and examine the creative and analytical facets of film, television and other creative art forms.
- In our intensive hands-on production course, you will draw on all your filmmaking skills to produce 10- to 30-minute shorts – narrative, documentary, or animated – for your portfolio and film festivals.
Bachelors (BA) in Cinematic Arts Requirements
×Core requirements (21 hours)
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Concentrations (24-27 hours) - choose one
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Suggested Electives (not required)
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Choose 12 hours of the following:
Up to 6 credits of CINE 475 can be applied to this requirement.
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Up to 15 semester hours of coursework at the Contemporary Music Center Program in Nashville.
Complete the following:
Choose 15 hours of the following:
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Up to 15 semester hours of course work at the Los Angeles Film Studies Center