Online Bachelor of Arts in Film – Filmmaking Practices
Are you an aspiring filmmaker, producer or entertainment industry professional? When you pursue a Bachelor of Arts in film with a concentration in filmmaking online, you’ll turn your love of storytelling and visual arts into professional expertise. Built on a foundation of collaborative and ethical filmmaking practices and a comprehensive understanding of the business, you’ll graduate with a skill set that will set you up for long-lasting success.
Note: This program currently welcomes applications from first-year students who haven't attended any college or have fewer than 12 transferrable credit hours only. Transfer students with diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply for fall 2026 and beyond.
Quick facts
Next start date: 01/13/2025
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
Develop your production skills and more with a filmmaking practices degree
This concentration provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the art form and business of filmmaking. Courses are designed as project-based learning experiences that train you in the use of innovative technology and equip you with the skills and knowledge base needed to pursue diverse career paths in the entertainment industry. You’ll graduate with a broad toolset in areas such as:
- Entertainment and media ethics.
- Feature, short and episodic screenwriting.
- Foundational production skills.
- History and practices of the film and media industry.
- Producing practices, including on-set production and production management.
- Production for feature films, television and internet content.
- Screenwriting for feature films, television and new media.
Who’s a good fit for this program?
This degree is a good fit for those seeking careers in the film, media and entertainment industries. As an ideal candidate, you’ll be a creative who’s interested in the interdisciplinary nature of filmmaking and the journey of a story from idea to intended audience. While there are film production courses that include hands-on learning with equipment, this is a generalist degree that will give you a broad understanding of the art form and industry.
Whether you have experience working in the entertainment industry or are making a career shift to pursue your passion, this program will provide you with the industry insight and educational credentials to build a lasting career.
What jobs can you get with a filmmaking practices degree?
With a filmmaking practices degree concentration, you’ll be prepared for a variety of careers in Hollywood and beyond, including media and entertainment production, producing, marketing, management and public relations.
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Online media production and filmmaking practices courses
Course offerings focus on building professional skills in producing practices, business and legal matters in film, professional and technical writing, screenwriting and film production. You’ll gain an understanding of creative project development from ideation to final product. There’s also an option to complete a semester in Los Angeles, where you’ll intern with an entertainment company and gain practical experience in the industry.
The jobs in media and entertainment production you’ll be prepared for
This filmmaking practices degree concentration equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to seek positions such as animator, casting director, production assistant and public relations specialist. You may also pursue graduate studies in film, media studies, business, law and more. Additional potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Animator
Audio-Visual Technician
Camera Operator
Casting Director
Executive Producer
Production Assistant
Public Relations Specialist
Technical Director
Learn from filmmakers and experts in filmmaking practices
ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is home to world-class scholars, artists and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Our faculty’s research is grounded in the transformative power of art and its ability to change the world. Faculty research areas include:
- Arts and design for social justice.
- Arts, education and arts-integrated education.
- Arts, entrepreneurship and cultural policy.
- Community engagement and public policy.
- Creative health collaborations.
- Design, arts, science and engineering.
- The study of creative work.
Learn from filmmakers and experts in filmmaking practices
ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is home to world-class scholars, artists and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Our faculty’s research is grounded in the transformative power of art and its ability to change the world. Faculty research areas include:
- Arts and design for social justice.
- Arts, education and arts-integrated education.
- Arts, entrepreneurship and cultural policy.
- Community engagement and public policy.
- Creative health collaborations.
- Design, arts, science and engineering.
- The study of creative work.
How to apply
first-year student
You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
The nation’s largest comprehensive design and arts school
ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the home to top-ranked programs from a variety of disciplines ranging from the arts, media and engineering to film, dance and theater. We train artists and designers to leverage their creativity and problem-solving abilities to advance culture, build community and transform society.
5,300+
students.
400
internationally recognized faculty members.
125
programs in arts, media and engineering, design, dance and theater, film and music.
Top 15
among fine arts schools in the nation, ahead of Cornell University, Parsons School of Design and the University of California.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
