In order to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, all incoming students are required to choose both a major (Cinema or combined Cinema &Television) and a specific emphasis within that major by the time they reach Junior level status. Transfer students entering with Junior level status must choose an emphasis immediately.
Our emphases include:
- Directing
- Screenwriting
- Cinematography
- Producing - Production & Development
- Producing – Entertainment Business
- Editing/Visual Effects (which also includes Sound Design)
To fulfill this requirement, Columbia College Hollywood created a course of study for each emphasis including both mandatory courses towards fulfilling this degree requirement and elective courses. Students must take all mandatory courses within their chosen discipline and must take the indicated number of electives.
Of course, this does not preclude the student from taking multiple courses in other emphases. In your course program there are ample “open electives” giving you much opportunity to take classes in every discipline. For example, if your emphasis is producing, but you also want the feel of a camera in your hand, you’ll be able to take many cinematography courses. If you plan to direct and write, you can emphasize one but still take a range of courses in the other.
All students must take all core classes – Tier 1, 2, and 3 – in order to earn a degree, and all necessary pre-requisite classes in order to enroll in courses designated as “emphasis” courses.
Not all emphasis classes are offered each quarter. It is suggested that you familiarize yourself with the long-term schedule. Your academic advisor or the faculty advisors are available to help you plan your long-term course strategy.
Please refer to the current General Catalog for more information.
