Marshall University’s BFA in Filmmaking presents a unique opportunity for students to pursue an interdisciplinary, studio art degree preparing them for a professional career.
Filmmaking majors study cinematography, photography, animation, video art, motion design, screenwriting, acting, audio engineering, and post-production in a hands-on studio setting. Whether your interests lie in cinematic non-fiction, experimental film, animation, or feature films our program supports the development of your technical proficiency and creative voice. You’ll learn by doing, learn the ins and outs of working on a film set, act, film, write, and direct your own films and finish your degree with a filmmaking internship that will prepare you for work in the expanding media market.
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Facilities unmatched in the region provide a top-level atmosphere to learn advance filmmaking techniques from esteemed educators.
Our interdisciplinary approach blends diverse techniques, letting you create dynamic content—from experimental art to documentary storytelling; and motion design to feature films.
Develop technical and critical thinking skills, producing media in collaboration with your student colleagues and nationally recognized faculty. Join us and thrive in the ever-growing media landscape!
- Digital Artist
- Advertising Designer
- Animator
- Educational Media Designer
- Interactive Media Designer
- Video Producer
- Cinematographer
- Video Game Designer