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Digital Filmmaking & Video Production Bachelor of Fine Arts

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Program Overview

In the Digital Filmmaking & Video Production program, you will learn to formulate, construct, and deliver digital audio, video, and motion graphics. Coursework will familiarize you with advances in high-definition video, storage area networks, and software toolsets — and you'll work with industry-related software and equipment. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment such as video editor, video producer, or digital videographer.
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Digital Filmmaking & Video Production

Program Description

The rise in popularity of digital filmmaking can be traced to the commercial success of the consumer videocassette recorder. Since that time, technological advances, such as the advent of digitized photography, video, and film, have brought the camcorder, digital cameras, low-cost editing equipment, audio mixers, and computer-controlled media. With the development of the Internet and the onset of High Definition Television, the need for digital film/video products and qualified professionals will continue to play a major role in communications. This field also continues to be an important component of international communications.

Throughout the degree program students work with industry-related equipment in the creative atmosphere of filmmaking and video production. They have opportunities for real-world experience by working in the field for special projects with non-profit organizations such as public broadcasting. Faculty are experienced and practicing professionals who mentor students and work side-by-side with them to promote the development of the skills necessary to use the camera and editing equipment as technical and imaginative tools for today’s electronic storytelling.

With my new skills, I can be...
Video editor
Camera operator
Assistant director
Assistant producer
Scriptwriter

(entry-level positions)

Bachelor of Fine Arts
At The Art Institute, the digital filmmaking & video production program provides students with a comprehensive range of knowledge and skills required for video and film production. The creative, technical, and managerial aspects of filmmaking all come together in the bachelor of fine arts program. Students begin with a hands-on introductory course in video production along with foundation courses in the arts and general studies. Students then move into increasingly advanced courses in the traditional areas of filmmaking: cinematography, directing, producing, editing, screenwriting, and sound.

By gaining competencies in camera operations, lighting, editing, studio and location productions, and scripting, students learn to solve problems and to contribute as a member of an artistic team. Later in the program, students have an opportunity to specialize in one of these tracks by taking electives that prepare them for a specialization area. Overall, student skills in production and post-production, coupled with technical skills, will enhance the bachelor of fine arts student’s employment opportunities in the industry in film or television or other areas of the communications world.
Digital Filmmaking & Video Production

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Tuition Data

Tuition Data for this program at The Art Institute of Atlanta

Below is the institution tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books & Digital Resources $2200
Program Fees $6585.77
Room & Board $56340
Tuition $87480


The financial aid office uses an estimate of direct and indirect costs to determine how much financial aid a student may be eligible for. Direct costs include tuition, fees, some books and supplies, and institutional housing. Indirect costs include estimates of other living expenses, transportation and personal expenses. Housing costs may be considered direct or indirect. Examples of the costs of attendance estimates used can be found by clicking here.

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Institution

This institution is composed of several locations.

  • The Art Institute of Atlanta
  • The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
  • The Art Institute of Charleston, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
  • The Art Institute of Tennessee — Nashville, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, GA
  • The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
  • The Art Institute of Washington — Dulles, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
  • The Art Institute of Washington, A branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta
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Program Costs

Q: How much will this program cost me?

A: Below is the campus location tuition cost for this program for a full-time student completing the entire program in normal time. All tuition and fees are subject to change

Books & Digital Resources $2200
Program Fees $6870
Room & Board $59921
Tuition $87480

Tuition - Institution

Tuition includes the cost of the courses needed to meet the graduation requirements for all programs within the same area of study. As required by the Department of Education (ED), the programs are organized according to their CIP (Classification of Instructional Program) category, which is defined by the ED, and their degree level (Associates, Bachelors, etc.); for example, all Bachelor level programs in graphic design are considered to be in the same CIP category.

The tuition calculation shown is the average of all programs in the same CIP category, degree level, and program length within a 10% variance of each other offered by any of the Art Institute campuses.

For example, if a graphic design program (Bachelor's level) is offered at two different Art institute campuses (one offers the program with $24,000 tuition and the other offers a slightly modified program with $26,000 tuition), the average tuition shown will be $25,000. The tuition for your program, then, may be higher or lower than the average tuition shown, depending on the program and campus you select.

Tuition is generally adjusted once a year; this tuition calculation is effective January 2013. Tuition costs can vary by campus, program, and degree level. Students who transfer credits from other institutions or successfully test out of courses will see a corresponding reduction in their tuition costs. Tuition does not include any course-related fees such as supplies or laboratory fees.

Room and Board - Institution

A number of Art Institute campuses offer school-sponsored housing to their students. The room charges include the cost of the living area for the student, the utilities, and resident activities; the housing costs will vary depending on the building chosen by the student as well as the type of room selected (single vs. double occupancy, shared vs. private bath, etc.). If the school provides shuttle service between the housing and the campus, it is included in this charge. An estimate for the cost of board (food) is included in "Board" for those locations that offer "Room".

There are a limited number of campuses which may offer a separate meal plan to their resident students; your admissions representative can provide you with that information.

As required by the ED, room charges are averaged across all Art Institute campuses that offer housing and dining programs and are included here; your room charges may be higher or lower than the average room cost shown, depending on the campus you select.

Books and Digital Resources - Institution

All Art Institute campuses are in the process of converting from traditional textbooks to electronic media. A digital resource fee is charged for every course. This fee provides students' access to an Electronic Library and online versions of textbook(s) and, in some cases, other electronic media which is integrated into the course. The fee is $50 per course, so a program consisting of 40 courses would have a fee of $2,000 (40 x $50). This fee includes all applicable taxes.

As required by the ED, the books and digital fee charges are averaged across all Art Institute campuses; your charges may be higher or lower than the fee shown, depending on the campus and program selected.

Program Fees - Institution

Every program has a unique fee structure based on the length of the program and degree type. Please refer to the school catalogue or the program Enrollment Agreement for more detailed information.

Below are examples of "Program Fees":

Program Fees

Amount / Frequency

Description

Application Fee

$50 / One Time

All Programs

Enrollment Fee

$100 / One Time

All Programs

Digital Resource Fee

$50 / Course

All Programs

Laboratory Fee

$50 - $315 / Term

For Required Programs Only

Technology Fee

$175 -$375 / Term

New England Location Only

Supply Costs Fee

$10 - $175 / Month

For Required Programs Only

Starting Kit Fee

$200 - $4,125 /One time

For Required Programs Only

Parking Fee

$10 - $90 / Month

Optional

STRF Assessment Fee (Student Tuition Recovery Fund)

Students have an assessment fee of $2.50 per $1,000 of Tuition

California Schools Only

 

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Median Debt

Q: What are my financing options to pay for the program?

A: In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 93% of graduates used loans to finance their education. The median debt for program graduates:

  • Federal Loans: $27471
  • Private Educational Loans: $0
  • Institutional Financing plan: $0

Reporting Period:

As required by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), median debt is calculated using data from students who graduated from this program – as defined by CIP (Classification of Instruction Program) – at this institution or location and at this degree level between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.


Median Debt Calculation:

Median debt is determined by first calculating the aggregate debt of all students grouped by a combination of program as defined by CIP, institution or location, and degree level. This debt includes Title IV loans, private loans and institutional loans. As required by ED, it includes debt from all enrollments attributable to that student’s social security number, not just the current enrollment.

Once each student’s debt is calculated, the students are arranged by the amount of their debt, from smallest to largest; note that students with $0 debt are included in the list. Finally, the middle student from the list is selected and their debt is considered the median debt. For example, if there are five students in the program and their total debt is $1,000, $3,000, $6,000, $9,000, and $12,000, the median debt for the program would be the third on the list (since there are an odd number of students, the third value is the “middle” value) – $6,000.

Per ED, we do not disclose debt when the number of students who graduated from a program (as defined by CIP) at an institution or location and at specific degree level during the reporting period is less than ten.

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Success

Q: How long will it take me to complete this program?

A: The program could take as little as 33 months to complete. 55% of graduates from this program finished in this time.

As required by the U.S. Department of Education, this number represents the percentage of those who completed the program on-time and graduated between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.

Positive Influences to On Time Completion Rates: Students who transfer into the program with prior approved credits and who take and pass courses as outlined in the enrollment agreement.

Negative Influences to On Time Completion Rates: Students who do not enroll in each term for the number of credits required to complete the program on time, students who fail or withdraw from courses, students who must take remedial courses and students who chose to not attend full-time.

We do not imply your results will be the same as these former graduates.

Per ED, we do not disclose completion information when the number of students who graduated from a program (as defined by CIP) at an institution or location and at specific degree level during the reporting period is less than ten. We also do not report completion information when there are no graduates during the reporting period.

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Q: What percentage of students find employment in their field or a related field?

A: According to EDMC calculations, the job placement rate for students who graduate from this program is 94% at this institution. The Placement Rate is based on internal data available for students graduating between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 who have obtained employment six months after graduation within their field or a related field.

This rate is calculated for internal quality control.

Reporting Period: The Placement Rate is based on internal data available for students graduating between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 who have obtained employment six months after graduation within their field or a related field.

EDMC Campus Placement Rate:

Number of employed grads
Divided by/
Number of eligible grads (total grads – waivers 1)

1 Certain graduates are excluded from cohort such as those who are continuing their education and those that have waived employment assistance due to death, stay at home parent, primary caregiver to immediate family member, medical condition, incarceration, those serving in the armed forces and their spouses, those of non-immigrant status and graduates who work in unrelated established careers.

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Q: What are the job opportunities for graduates of this program?

A: For more information on job opportunities in this field of study, see the following links on career paths that may be open to you after studying in this field: The job opportunities links are for general information purposes. The program you have selected could have different outcomes. Please check with your admissions registrar for detailed information. (CIP #50.0602)