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Digital Cinematography Degrees

About This Program

If you’re seeking a bachelor’s degree in digital cinematography, Full Sail can help prepare you for this changing landscape through the latest technology and storytelling techniques.

There’s more than one way to tell a story, and more than one way to relay that story to the world. In a culture of digital-centric news and entertainment, content creators must adapt to a variety of mediums. You’ll learn to create dynamic content by emulating the workflow of an actual studio, from script development to production planning to location shooting, followed by directing, filming, postproduction, and distribution. You’ll build foundational skills in the associate-level courses, then learn advanced concepts in your bachelor’s studies.

25 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada of 2023 — MovieMaker Magazine, 2023

Upcoming Start Dates

  • January 6
  • February 3
  • March 3
  • April 7

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HOW THIS WORKS

This undergraduate program is structured with two areas of focus that, when completed, will provide you with two distinct degrees. First, you’ll complete associate-level classes designed to give you foundational knowledge while still featuring focused core classes in your area of study.

You’ll then transition seamlessly into the bachelor’s portion of the program, where advanced courses will allow you to expand your skills and give you even more hands-on experience.

Bachelor Completion Program

DEGREE NAME

Visual Arts Bachelor of Science Completion Program with a Concentration in Digital Cinematography

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Qualified campus students can receive up to $15,000 with the Academic Advantage Scholarship. Financial aid available to those who qualify. View Details

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
  • I'm both creative and business-minded.
  • I'm interested in tech and getting my hands on new tools.
  • I often analyze art, what it's trying to say, and how it makes me feel.
  • I like to solve problems.
  • I'm into DIY projects.
  • My ideas don't just stay ideas – I like to create things.

Ready to start? Begin your application.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Art Design and Location Shooting - Students will focus on the decision-making process to align a script with location scouting and art direction.

Mobility and Data Management - Students will learn backup and archive strategies, metadata logging, container codecs and formats, and industry-accepted workflows for video data management.

Electronic Field Production - Students will focus on research, interviewing, and other technical requirements relevant to the logistical, structural, and aesthetic methodologies that are unique to field productions, like documentaries.

Online Catalog & Sequence for This Program

Associate Program

DEGREE NAME

Digital Cinematography Associate of Applied Science

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY
  • I'm both creative and business-minded.
  • I'm interested in technology and getting my hands on new tools.
  • I often analyze art, what it's trying to say, and how it makes me feel.
  • I like to solve problems.
  • My ideas don't just stay ideas – I like to create things.

Ready to start? Begin your application.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Scriptwriting Techniques - Students will learn the fundamentals of formatting using industry-standard software, structural techniques, character development, conflict, and scene construction.

Composition & Visual Design - Students will explore composition, the framing of elements and principles of design, and the impact of designing with light, movement, and space.

Location Lighting - This course emphasizes professional techniques and protocol relevant to lighting in the world of digital production. Emphasis is placed on creative lighting design while working within a fixed budget.

Online Catalog & Sequence for This Program

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Full Sail's Project LaunchBox™

Project LaunchBox™ is a Full Sail program that provides students with powerful technology to help create projects. All of your files, multimedia creations, and coursework are at your fingertips 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Request more information about this program.

Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.

Project Launchbox

Package specifications are subject to change. Some Project LaunchBox™ components are distributed during students' second year; some Project LaunchBox™ components are downloadable items.

Included Components

  • Apple MacBook
  • 3-yr Applecare Extended Warranty
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Download)
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Apple USB-C to USB Adapter
  • Camera Lens
  • GVM 3-Point Light Kit
  • Manfrotto Tripod Kit - Legs, Headmount, & Case
  • Soft Case for Camera
  • Sony Cinema Line FX6 Camera
  • Sony Headphones
  • Sony Shotgun Microphone
  • StageMaster 25ft XLR Microphone Cable
  • 64GB SDXC Card

Other Software Taught in this Program

  • Chop Shop FX (Download)
  • Final Draft (Download)
  • Movie Magic Budgeting (Download)
  • Movie Magic Scheduling (Download)

Admissions & Financial Aid

A Different Admissions Process

No traditional application deadlines — Classes begin monthly for most programs, so you can apply anytime and start on the date that works best for you.

Program design and course order — You do not need to sign up for specific classes every semester – all of our programs have a predetermined program design and course order.

Accelerated Pace — Full Sail's programs are taken on an accelerated schedule, allowing you to graduate sooner.

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Funding Your Education

Tuition — Our tuition includes all costs for the full degree program, as well as all associated expenses, including textbooks, manuals, media, production materials, lab and technology fees, and Project LaunchBox™ - a personal technology package featuring hardware and software customized to each degree program.

Scholarships — We know that funding your education is a substantial investment. That's why Full Sail University offers a variety of scholarships for qualified students.

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