Film, BFA

Pursue your passion for storytelling and film through the film program at the Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University! 
 
Our film program prepares you for all aspects of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, directing cinematography, editing and sound design, with an emphasis on hands-on learning, collaboration and industry exposure. You will develop your skills as a storyteller, with opportunities to showcase your work and intern with film studios, production companies and media organizations in Seattle and beyond. 
 
With an average of 12 students per class, you will receive personalized instruction and mentorship from faculty who are experienced professionals with successful careers in film and media. Our campus includes a Multimedia Checkout Center, film editing labs, sound stages, screening facilities, state of the art projection spaces and a motion capture studio where you can make your stories come to life. 
 
You will dive into video editing, sound editing, graphic design, image editing and screenwriting software like the Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve and Final Draft. Our curriculum stays up to date with the latest emerging technologies, so your professional portfolio showcases a range of projects and skills. 
 
Throughout the program, you will create individual and collaborative film projects, participate in workshops and work on a capstone project in your final year, which involves producing a professional-quality short film or documentary. Graduates pursue careers as directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, editors, producers, sound designers, marketers, advertisers and film critics, often securing roles based on their strong portfolios and professional networks developed during their time in the film program.