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Cinema and Media Arts, B.A.
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 (http://academics.biola.edu/cma/opportunities/biola- media-conference). 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 "Study Abroad and Study USA" section of this catalog, or at biola.edu/ccce/ programs (http://www.biola.edu/ccce/programs). 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 Interterm. Japan Film Program Biola's Cinema and Media Arts department offers CNMA 359 where students produce short or feature length films in conjunction with writers and producers in Tokyo, Japan. When this course is offered a typical
cycle will include: the pre-production class which takes place in the fall; the actual production phase which takes place during Interterm; and 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. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Arts, students will be able to: 1. Identify the basic components of theory, history and practices of cinema and media arts (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate their ability to integrate their faith and distinguish between biblical and unbiblical practices in the cinema and media arts discipline (ULO 2). 3. Apply their knowledge of cinema and media arts to the world of their craft (ULO 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog. Requirements Admission Requirements The Entertainment Industry is a highly competitive, creative, and demanding business. Admission to Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) is separate from and contingent upon your admission to Biola University. Admission to Biola University does not guarantee admission into the CMA major. Applications to the CMA major will not be considered until after the applicant has been admitted to Biola University. Notifications concerning your acceptance to the CMA major will be processed by groups as listed on the application schedule page available from the Admissions Department. After you have completed your application to Biola University, complete your application online at academics.biola.edu/cma/admissions (http:// academics.biola.edu/cma/admissions) by the appropriate deadline indicated on the website. Please be assured that media production experience is not a prerequisite for admission into the CMA major. Our program will show you how to use the tools. We are more interested in leadership ability, creative thinking, problem solving, and dreamers of credible character. The full department faculty will prayerfully review your application. Notification letters will be sent out by the deadlines listed in the schedule. You will be notified of your acceptance, placement on a waiting list or rejection. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please call the department administrative assistant at (562) 777-4052 or write to: Acceptance Committee Cinema and Media Arts Department Biola University 13800 Biola Avenue
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