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professionals in the nation. For-up-to date information visit the Biola Media Conference (http://biolamedia.com) website. 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 (p. 47) section of this catalog, or on the CCCE (https://www.biola.edu/studyabroad/programs) website. 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. Japan Film Program Biola's Cinema and Media Arts department offers a course 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 encompass two semesters and travel to Japan. 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. 6) 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 (https://www.biola.edu/cinema-and-media-arts- ba/application-process) 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 La Mirada, CA 90639
CMA Students are encouraged to purchase a computer with video editing software. While we understand the financial strains of such equipment expenditures, we also recognize that this technologically driven major involves costs well beyond the textbooks that serve as the essential tools for many other undergraduate departments. Contact the department for
specific equipment recommendations. General Requirements
All Cinema and Media Arts majors must achieve a minimum grade of "C" in all major courses taken at Biola. Anyone receiving a lower grade must repeat the course and receive a "C" or better. The total number of credits for major area credit from practicum, internship and directed research courses may not exceed 9 credits.
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