Program Overview
You’ll receive a solid foundation in all aspects of film and television making—writing, directing, cinematography, editing, production design, sound design and more. Our award-winning faculty, many of whom still work in the industry, will guide you through every milestone in the program:
- End of your sophomore year: you'll complete the core program requirements and begin taking classes in your area of study. The area of study options include:
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Editing
- Production design
- Sound design
- Your junior year: you collaborate on a 7-8 minute Advanced Production project with students from different areas of specialization.
- Your senior year: your education culminates with the creation of your own thesis film.
In addition, you’ll receive a liberal arts education at Chapman. This will give you a broad base of knowledge and the opportunity to learn things outside your major. This includes subjects outside film that interest you and could influence your work.
Students select an area of study when applying. To learn more about those options and the classes you’ll take, view Film and Television Production degree requirements and electives in our course catalog.
Senior Thesis
Our faculty and your fellow students will be assisting you throughout the creation of your own film. And once you’re done, we’ll help make sure your work gets noticed:
- Awards and grants are available to assist you with the costs of producing and distributing your thesis.
- At the end of the spring semester, we’ll celebrate your work with a screening in our 500-seat Folino Theater.
You can view a selection of award-winning student work on our Dodge College Vimeo account.
