Major

Film and Media

Degree type:
BA
Mode of study:
On-campus
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Set the stage for your dream career.

Enroll in Mount Saint Mary’s Film and Media degree program and you’ll be taking courses at the University’s own Hollywood studio. Our stages and labs put students right in the center of the entertainment capital of the world on a working studio lot. 

Through small class sizes, hands-on instruction and one-on-one mentoring, students gain experience in the development, production and post-production of cinematic storytelling. The program is structured to accommodate working individuals and those already in the media industry, as well as those who would like to pursue studio internships or work on their projects full-time. 

Plus, you’ll get certified in industry-leading software suites like ProTools, Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve — helping you get ahead in the competitive film and television job market. 

Students can select between evening courses or classes that meet six weekends per semester in four possible course blocks: Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

In addition to a BA in Film & Media, the program offers four minors: 

  • Documentary 
  • Film and Media 
  • Film, Media and Social Justice 
  • Professional Photography 

Realize your career dreams with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media from the Weekend/Evening & Online College at Mount Saint Mary’s University! 

Program Format

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On Campus

Classes meet in-person on select weekends and evenings.

Degree requirements 

The Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media at Mount Saint Mary’s University offers early immersion in the technical and professional skills necessary to prepare students for careers in the film, television and digital media industries.  

Required courses 

  • FLM 101: Introduction to Film (3 units) 
  • FLM 137A: Screenwriting A (3 units) 
  • FLM 139A/FLM 205: Introduction to Digital Video Production (3 units) 
  • FLM 140A/FLM 230A: Editing 1 (3 units) 
  • FLM 143A/FLM 221A: Post-Production Audio 1 (3 units) 
  • FLM 198: Senior Capstone (3 units) 

Visual history 

Choose one of the following: 

  • FLM 6: History of Photography (3 units) 
  • FLM 132/FLM 250: History of American Cinema (3 units) 

Camera foundations 

Choose one of the following: 

  • FLM 2: Foundations of Photography (3 units) 
  • FLM 144A: Digital Cinematography (3 units) 

Electives (18 units) 

  • Complete any six elective FLM classes and/or other classes by advisement 

Total credit hours: 42