Bachelor of Science in Film

Hands-on education

At our school, you learn filmmaking by actually making films. Our programs are built around actual industry workflow. Teachers step off the set to the front of the classroom to give you an immersive education you just can’t get out of a textbook. We want to provide you with focused knowledge and understanding of film theory and the craft needed to enter the entertainment industry and hit the ground running.

You’ll receive training in Film Theory • Production • Storyboarding • Cinematography • Directing • Editing • Post Production and more!

The Bachelor of Science in Film program is designed to provide students with not only knowledge and understanding of film theory, but also hands-on experience in the skills and craft needed to qualify for entry-level industry positions. Graduates are trained to work as independent filmmakers, production assistants, editors, sound designers, assistant directors, unit production managers, art directors, video editors, lighting technicians, director’s assistants, dialogue editors and a variety of other positions in the film and video industry. This program will also help develop team-building skills necessary for the film industry. There are four degree-tracks offered in the bachelor’s program: Production, Cinematography, Directing/Screenwriting, and Production Design. Students will work with a faculty mentor to select the degree track that best fits their skills, talents and professional goals. In addition to technical proficiency and creative development, the curriculum teaches students the critical-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills that are necessary to starting and sustaining a long and productive professional career in the entertainment and media industry.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Film Production program is 120 credit hours and 36 months in length. Students must successfully complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Located in the heart of Hollywood, The Los Angeles Film School has been serving the community and its students since 1999. This accredited, VA-approved institution offers career-focused Bachelor of Science degrees in Digital Filmmaking, Film, Graphic Design, Entertainment Business and Animation ; as well as Associate of Science degrees in Music Production, Audio Production and Film . Its facilities include the historic RCA Building, at 6363 Sunset Boulevard, and the school offers its students access to the same equipment used by industry professionals. The Hollywood Reporter called The Los Angeles Film School "one of the best-equipped private learning centers in the country." The Los Angeles Film School's faculty of entertainment professionals has earned credits on a number of major motion pictures, video games, and albums. Graduates of the school have worked on GRAMMY® and Oscar® nominated and awarded projects. Alumni have received awards at film festivals worldwide and engineered multi-platinum albums. "We exude nothing but pride when speaking of our graduates. Their many awards and accomplishments are the result of our students' hard work and dedication," states Diana Derycz-Kessler, President, and CEO of The Los Angeles Film School. For more information about The Los Angeles Film School, please visit: www.lafilm.edu or call 323.860.0789.

OUR HISTORY

In the spring of 1999, a group of Hollywood professionals founded The Los Angeles Film School . Their goal was to establish an institution where industry veterans can share their knowledge of film production with a new generation of filmmakers. The Los Angeles Film School expanded its offerings in 2004 with the addition of the Los Angeles Recording School recording engineering certificate program. Today, the school offers associate and bachelor’s degrees in multiple disciplines across the entertainment and media industry, including animation, game, entertainment business, film, music production and recording arts.

OUR MISSION

The mission of The Los Angeles Film School is to inspire students with an inventive method of education that concentrates on preparation for career opportunities in the entertainment industry. We do this with a curriculum that integrates technical knowledge with artistic exploration and creativity, taught by a staff of industry professionals. Our education is delivered through reflective teaching methods and hands-on learning in the heart of Hollywood, the world’s entertainment capital. Our programs are designed to immerse aspiring talent in industry practices and current technologies, enabling them to discover their individual voices through collaboration and realize their career goals in the entertainment industry.

OUR CAMPUS

The campus currently occupies over 250,000 square feet of space in the heart of Hollywood, California with instructional facilities located in the historic RCA building (6363 Sunset Boulevard), the iconic Ivar Theatre (1605 Ivar Avenue), the professional quality recording studios at the Los Angeles Recording School (6690 Sunset Boulevard), and the main headquarters at 6353 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA, 90028.