Major in Digital Cinema
Become a filmmaker • Use the latest technology • Graduate industry-ready
Filmmaking is always evolving. JBU will help you master the skills to succeed.
Film is the universal cultural expression of our day.
In JBU's digital cinema program you'll master the technology to create your artistic expression.
Discover how JBU equips you with the skills to make your vision come to life
Master the technology
The program prepares students to work with digital as well as conventional photographic, video and motion picture applications. Courses include photography, editing, cinematography, film theory, film production, lighting, script writing and an internship.
Create your film
Beginning the first semester, digital cinema students work with upperclassmen to create short films in various key roles informed by their progressive studies. This culminates in the production of a senior cinema project that becomes the centerpiece of a professional portfolio.
Graduate industry-ready
Receive a foundation in traditional illustration techniques, graphic design fundamentals and practical mass media skills that will prepare you for the convergence of technology, art and electronic media. The program is demanding of students’ time, energy and talent with the end goal of industry-ready graduates prepared for a career in digital cinema.
Alumni Spotlight
Micheal Bruner '12
For Bruner, pursuing a degree in digital cinema took him out of Arkansas and into an internship in Los Angeles with Warner Brothers Studios. “The experience was amazing and unlike any other challenge I’ve ever had,” he said. “Going from learning about film theory in the classroom to a large production crew really helped me understand the diversity in filmmaking. There is such a variety of personality, talents, visions, and areas of expertise that digital cinema students don’t really have a stereotype,” Michael said. “We learn a lot from each other even though we are all pursuing different things.”
Dustin Solomon '01
Dustin Solomon has always loved movies and escapism. As owner of Mutiny FX, a film post-production and special effects studio, Solomon loves that with imagination and technology you can bring anything to life. He says one of his biggest takeaways from his JBU education was being adaptable and creative problem-solving. Solomon’s company most recently finished special effects and post-production work on Pirate’s Code: The Adventures of Mickey Matson.
“The depth of knowledge you want to get is limitless,” Solomon said. “It’s up to you how engaged you want to be. It was a great experience that I would definitely do over again if I had the opportunity.”
JBU's high-tech facilities and technology give you the tools you need to create something spectacular
Digital Cinema at JBU - What you'll get:
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The Latest Technology
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Incredible Facilities
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An Opportunity to Explore the World
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A Screening of Your Films
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A Chance to Study in L.A.
Because of its capacity to merge visual, intellectual and aural experiences together, we depend on film to interpret events in our lives and the world.
You'll gain both foundational skills and the sensitivity to use these skills to make films that are both entertaining and purposeful.
We want to produce both technicians and storytellers.
Earn your bachelors & MBA in 5 years
With a bachelor's in digital cinema and master's degree in business, you'll learn how to professionally market your filmmaking skills and create a viable business model. After a thorough undergrad program of foundational cinema courses followed by in-depth work writing and developing your own screenplay and producing a short narrative film ready for film festivals and distribution, you begin your business education with foundational undergrad business courses plus 12 hours of graduate business courses while you are still in your undergrad program. That’s 12 hours of MBA coursework for free and completed by the time you earn your bachelor's!
Meet the Digital Cinema Faculty
