Filmmaking Bring Your Vision to Life MCAD’s Filmmaking major is versatile, experiential, and designed for a variety of fields. Whether it’s for a music video, art project, documentary, or feature film, students try it all—writing, directing, producing, shooting, sound mixing, editing, and even acting. Cutting-edge film and digital technologies allow you to experiment, collaborate, and express yourself in any genre. Using a foundation in classic, motion-picture language, students master the structure of different film and video forms to bring a personal vision to life. Hear about the student experience As a Filmmaking Major, you will: Master the structure of a variety of motion-picture projects. Develop creative and technical skills in filmmaking, videography, screenwriting, and sound. Gain foundational skills in a variety of creative media. Acquire the skills and knowledge for a professional career in filmmaking. Pursue independent film and video projects informed by personal vision. Learn a range of professional crew positions. Gain new tools of self-expression in media production while you navigate complex questions of identity. Tell me more about Filmmaking at MCAD Email CAPTCHA This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Class Highlights This Bachelor of Fine Arts program emphasizes a collaborative process of working on teams with students from all MCAD majors. Required classes include: Narrative Filmmaking Experimental Filmmaking Editing and Post Production Directing for Actors and Acting for Mediamakers Professional Practice Degree Information After MCAD There are many paths to explore with a degree in Filmmaking. Potential careers include: Assistant Director Cinematographer Film Editor Makeup Artist Sound Engineer Additional Careers “While I was heavily interested in graphic design and sculpture, filmmaking was the major that satisfied my creative soul, thirst for technological innovation, and entrepreneurial drive.” –Zachary Nelson ’12, Cofounder/CEO of MotoCrane, LLC Image Alumni Profile Jaafar Alnabi BFA in Filmmaking Image Faculty Profile Craig Rice BA, University of Southern California