Bachelor's Degree inCinema & Media Arts
Why STUDY Cinema & Media Arts at ORU?
Our Cinema & Media Arts degree—offered as a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)—equips you to become a confident and capable media professional. Whether your passion is directing, producing, editing, or broadcasting, you’ll gain real-world, hands-on experience from day one. Using professional-grade equipment, you’ll work on a wide range of projects, including feature films, documentaries, live sports broadcasts, theatrical productions, and ORU Chapel services.
At ORU, you won’t just study media—you’ll create it. Through this program, you'll develop both your technical skills and your artistic voice to enter the industry with excellence, creativity, and a heart to impact culture through media.
Start your journey in cinema & media arts today!
Experience hands-on learning, face-to-face interaction, and vibrant community life
at our main campus. Join live, scheduled classes online with real-time interaction and a structured learning
environment.Flexible Study Options
ON CAMPUS
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Cinema & Media Arts Courses Offered
As an ORU cinema & media arts student, you’ll take courses such as:
- Cinematography
- Screenwriting
- Film Directing & Producing
- Live Sports Production
- Video Post Production & Effects
- Audio Recording, Remixing & Sound Effects
Degree Path
Nearly 100% of our full-time, undergraduate residential students receive ORU grants
and scholarships through academic achievement and through ORU’s premier Quest Whole
Leader Scholarship. Visit our financial aid page to learn more. Additionally, students may earn money by working on campus. Positions are open in
the Media Equipment Office, University Media Productions and ORU Student Media. And,
many Media majors are paid to help crew for the ORU Sports Network (ORUSN), our live
streaming sports network which produces more than 100 live-stream events annually.Tuition and Scholarships
Careers with a Cinema & Media Arts Degree
Students in ORU's cinema & media arts program will enjoy working in key fields such as:
- Film Production or Direction
- TV Production or Direction
- Script Writing
- Editing & Post Production
- Audio Production & Post Production
- Church Media
The Cinema & Media Arts degree is offered in two formats—Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
or Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.). Both provide a strong foundation in film production,
storytelling, and media theory, but the B.F.A. offers a more intensive, hands-on experience
through the Media Mastery Institute (MMI). After completing foundational courses such as Principles of Audio, Field Production,
and Screenwriting, B.F.A. students may apply to the two-year, application-based MMI.
In this advanced program, students take specialized courses, attend workshops and
field trips, and produce short films and live productions. Highlights include attending
the NAB Show in Las Vegas and traveling to Hollywood to meet Christian industry professionals
and visit studio lots. During their senior year, B.F.A. students specialize in areas such as Feature Films,
Documentaries, Sports Media, Multi-Cam Productions, or Advanced Screenwriting—culminating
in internships that align with their professional goals.Program Features
At ORU, our cinema & media arts faculty are seasoned professionals and passionate
mentors who bring years of experience in film, television, and media production into
the classroom. You’ll be guided by instructors who know what it takes to succeed in
today’s fast-paced media landscape and are committed to your growth—creatively, spiritually,
and professionally. They'll walk with you every step of the way as you develop your
craft, build your portfolio, and prepare to make your mark in the world of media.MEET YOUR FACULTY
