Program Overview

Program Overview

The Online Bachelor of Arts in Film – Filmmaking Practices is designed for aspiring filmmakers, producers, and entertainment industry professionals. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of the art form and business of filmmaking, equipping students with a broad toolset in areas such as entertainment and media ethics, feature, short, and episodic screenwriting, foundational production skills, and history and practices of the film and media industry.

Program Details

• Total classes: 40
• Weeks per class: 7.5
• Total credit hours: 120
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

Career Opportunities

This degree concentration prepares students for a variety of careers in Hollywood and beyond, including media and entertainment production, producing, marketing, management, and public relations. Potential career paths include:

• Animator
• Audio-Visual Technician
• Camera Operator
• Casting Director
• Executive Producer
• Production Assistant
• Public Relations Specialist
• Technical Director

Course Curriculum

The program includes courses such as:

• FMP 180: Principles of Production Technology
• FMP 205: Introduction to Post-Production
• FMP 210: Principles of Creative Producing
• FMP 245: Concepts of Cinematography
• FMP 261: Principles of Screenwriting
• FMP 280: Introduction to Film and Media Production
• FMP 285: Portfolio Preparation and Review I
• FMP 288: Understanding Ethics in Filmmaking

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Complete at least 14 of the following courses:
  • Four years of math
  • Four years of English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
  • Three years of lab sciences (One year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences or physics)
  • Two years of social sciences (including one year of American history)
  • Two years of the same second language
  • One year of fine arts or career and technical education
• Meet at least one of the following:
  • Top 25% in high school graduating class
  • 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A)
  • ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

Faculty and Research

The program is part of ASU's Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, which is home to world-class scholars, artists, and designers. Faculty research areas include:

• Arts and design for social justice
• Arts, education, and arts-integrated education
• Arts, entrepreneurship, and cultural policy
• Community engagement and public policy
• Creative health collaborations
• Design, arts, science, and engineering
• The study of creative work

Tuition and Financial Aid

The program offers a tuition calculator to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees. Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more about tuition and financial aid options.

About ASU Online

ASU Online is dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality online education to students from across the country and around the world. With a range of programs and courses, ASU Online offers students the flexibility to learn on their own schedule. Learn more about ASU Online and its programs.