Biola Film Festival An annual celebration of the best films created by CMA and other students. This campus–wide event recognizes and awards achievement in acting, directing, screenwriting, production design and editing. Studio Task Force Over 250 media professionals gather on a quarterly basis to support and empower Biola’s Cinema and Media Arts department. These committed Christians work throughout the Entertainment Industry, allowing Biola students to draw upon their expertise and connections. The Parents Task Force comes alongside Biola’s students to complement the Programs and activities of the CMA department, including special premiers, fundraisers, and galas. Biola Media Conference Once a year we bring hundreds of media industry professionals together for an all–day conference on a wide range of media related topics. Given Hollywood’s global influence, this event attracts participants from around the world and has grown into the largest gathering of Christian media professionals in the nation. For–up–to date information, visit, biolamedia.org. Cinema and Media Arts Chapel CMA majors meet monthly for a unique time of worship, fellowship and exploration of the abilities God has granted us and others. A wide range of special guests and experiences makes this “family time” an essential part of our growth as an artistic community. Internships Biola’s proximity to Hollywood and the entertainment industry affords CMA majors prime internship opportunities. Our Studio Task Force has extensive contacts in all facets of mass media, from massive movie studios to smaller production companies. Our students find internships to suit their interests and career plans. An internship is required of all majors. Off–Campus Opportunities Biola offers several off–campus study opportunities fitting for students earning a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Arts. More information about these experiential learning programs can be found in the “Off–campus Programs” section of this catalog, or at biola.edu/offcampusprograms/. Students interested in one of these programs should consult with an advisor as early as possible. Los Angeles Film Studies Center An intensive semester–in–Hollywood program. Students get a taste of Hollywood by living and working in proximity to the Studio System.
Biola Sundance Students attend Sundance Film Festival, the leading venue for independent film, where they sit in on screenings, filmmaker interviews, course lectures, and participate in dialogues on film and faith. This experiential class is held in Park City, Utah during January interterm. Japan Film Program Every two years, Biola’s Cinema & Media Arts department offers CNMA 359, Motion Picture Production, in Tokyo as students produce a short film in conjunction with Christians in the Arts Network (CAN). The pre–production class (Advanced Production) is offered in the fall of even years and the actual production phase during the interterm of odd years. Students are then involved with post–production at Biola over the course of the spring semester. Contemporary Music Center For musicians or sound recorders who wish to work behind the scenes in the music industry, this program gives you a semester–long opportunity to study the music industry. You spend most of the semester in beautiful Martha’s Vineyard, plus have an intensive field experience in Nashville.
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Cinema and Media Arts
Biola’s Cinema and Media Arts major seeks to usher in a new renaissance in media arts. We follow God as the ultimate creative force and communicate this with the world around us. Our location in Southern California allows us to access media professionals working in Hollywood, securing guest speakers, prime internships and additional resources via our Biola Studio Task Force. Degree Program Upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements, the Cinema and Media Arts Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree: Cinema and Media Arts A Cinema and Media Arts major is 45 units, of which 24 must be upper division. Choose one of the concentrations listed below. Production Concentration A production concentration offers students a thorough grounding in the creation of film, television or audio and new media. Students are encouraged to develop their technical skills, training for positions as director, cinematographer, gaffer, editor, sound designer, recording engineer, new media creation and/or production designer. Whether pursuing careers in the entertainment industry or media ministry, students discover a spirit of cooperation and collaboration is essential. Students who choose this concentration must include:
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