The Digital Arts and Design Film and Cinematic Arts program (offered on campus) lays a solid foundation in directing and editing for film and design. You’ll learn how to tell a story using the latest software technologies and mediums. From the camera to lighting and sound, you’ll learn about essential techniques for video and film production. You will also have the chance to make your own films, a great way to build your portfolio.
Benefits of studying film and cinematic arts at DSU
The film and cinematic arts program is actually a specialization of the digital arts and design degree. This means you'll take core requirements that will prepare you to work on multimedia design teams and teach you design essentials.
Then, your film and cinematic arts specialization will build on this. You’ll work with current software and video production equipment on projects that mimic real-life experiences. You’ll learn how to create and edit animated and full-motion images, as well as script writing and story boarding. In the end, you'll have the experience to work in video production or continue your studies in film school or the digital arts—and everything in between.
Possible job titles
Expected August 2024
College of Arts and Sciences
820 N Washington Avenue,
MADISON,
South Dakota,
57042, United States
Applicants must completion of their final year of secondary school.
Have an above-average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" (2.60 on a 4.00 GPA scale).
Be in the top 60% of your class.
Get an ACT composite score of 18 or above, or get a sub score on the SAT Reasoning Test Math and Critical Reading of 870 or above
you must demonstrate proficiency in English with one of the following exams and the indicated minimum score:
TOEFL iBT: 71
TOEFL PBT: 525
IELTS: 6.0 (with no sub score less than 5.5)
PTE Academic: 50
SAT: Minimum sub-score of 450 on both Critical Reading and Writing, Math 480
ACT: Minimum sub-score of 20 on the Writing/English
Completion of ELS Level 111
GTEC - CBT: 1150
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.