This competitive-entry degree offers courses in theory and history, creative thinking and writing, and 19 film production courses. Our production-based curriculum gives students as many opportunities as possible to make film.Students can enter their film into the UM Film Festival as well as the Oxford Film Festival, providing many local opportunities to engage with the film community. Our faculty connections with the professional film industry provide many internship possibilities.A liberal arts education empowers and prepares students to deal with complexity and change through a broad knowledge of the world. They gain key skills in communication, problem-solving, and working with a diverse group of people. Related careers in film production include director, cinematographer, editor, sound designer, lighting designer, production designer, screenwriter, visual effects, set decorator, and key grip, and many more.<br><br>KEY BENEFITS<br>Students make their own films beginning first semester, which distinguishes us-the only intensive film production program in Mississippi-from most top tier film schools. Students build professional-grade portfolio reels essential for entering the industry using a new, state-of-the-art, 6,000 square foot film production facility.