Cinematic Arts Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Cinematic Arts
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Cinematic Arts is a competitive program within the College of Arts and Sciences under the Media School. It requires applicants to apply in the spring of their sophomore year to be considered for admission into the program for their last two years of study.
This degree program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in all elements of cinematic production. In this major, students will work with various forms of narrative film, television production, and documentary production. Students receive hands-on training in contemporary industry practices. Additionally, students will study visual theory, cinema history, global trends, and distribution networks with the goal of developing their own unique voice and style in the field of cinema.
As part of the major, students will take ownership of writing, directing, shooting, editing, post-producing, and distributing their own short film, giving a deep understanding of storytelling, film aesthetics, and professional-level equipment and technology (BFA Cinema Thesis).
For more information on the Cinematic Arts BFA program, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Actor/Actress
- Art Director
- Art, Drama, Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- Audio and Video Technician
- Broadcast Technician
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
- Film and Video Editors
- Media Technical Directors/Managers
- Motion Picture Projectionists
- Producers and Directors
- Sound Engineering Technician
- Talent Directors
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Artistic
- Enterprising
Cinematic Arts Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Physical or Technical
- Observe
- Operate Equipment
- Body Coordination
- Sketch or Draw
Relationship Skills
- Collaborate
- Advocate
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
- Persuade
Management or Leadership
- Set Goals
- Organize or Plan
- Implement
- Lead
- Manage Projects
Creative
- Perform
- Create Images
- Visualize
- Design
- Synthesize or Integrate
- Brainstorm
- Conceptualize
- Author or Compose
- Demonstrate Foresight
Student Organizations
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Career Guides
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