B.A. in Cinema and Media Arts

At the heart of every young filmmaker is the love of story. Learn to tell yours at the #1 Christian film school. In Biola’s cinema and media arts program, you’ll receive the instruction, mentorship, technical training and hands-on experience you need to become an exceptional visual storyteller.

As Biola’s primary film degree, the B.A. in Cinema and Media Arts offers you the opportunity to gain a solid foundation in all aspects of film creation and production, while still allowing you to focus your studies in specific aspects of film development.

In addition to its strong curriculum, expert faculty members and biblical integration, Biola’s cinema and media arts program offers several key advantages as students prepare for work in the film industry:

• A commitment to developing the whole filmmaker — craft and character.
• A stellar reputation. Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is the only member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) recognized as one of the best 50 film schools in the world by The Wrap. Variety has spotlighted Biola on its list of 21 "top film schools" in North America.
• An intentional student art community. The essence of film production is collaboration, not competition. We are friends who work together, and this sense of community permeates your experience both as a student and alumni.
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment, including 6K cameras, full-range lens kits, lighting instruments, microphones and support gear. No need to wait years before touching equipment and making films. Our students have access to cameras and equipment to start creating right away!