Motion Pictures, BFA

Wright State University

The film works of the faculty, students and alumni of the Wright State Motion Pictures program have been recognized by virtually every major industry award, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Our outstanding faculty of film professionals is dedicated to training future leaders in film production, as well as in film history, theory, and criticism. The Wright State Motion Pictures program offers two degrees. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Motion Picture Production is a highly selective program that gives students in-depth training for professions closely related to film production while providing opportunities to develop their creativity and study the film medium. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Motion Picture History, Theory, and Criticism combines the breadth of a liberal arts education with the specialized appreciation of the aesthetic, social, ideological, and historical aspects of film. Our students have won national and international acclaim and awards in showings at major film festivals. Our alumni have moved quickly into successful careers and today are making names for themselves in all aspects of the motion pictures industry.

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