Film, Video & New Media at Florida Atlantic University is where you explore the art, history and technology of moving images. You’ll study cinema, television and digital media, blending critical analysis with hands-on experience in filmmaking, editing, cinematography, sound and animation. This area of study helps you understand how stories are told on screen—and gives you the skills to create your own.

About Film, Video & New Media at FAU

At Florida Atlantic, you’ll find a program that connects media history, theory and production in a single, forward-looking curriculum. You’ll learn from faculty across multiple disciplines and work with the latest tools in filmmaking and digital media. Upper-level courses let you dive into documentary, world cinema, television studies, digital cultures, interactive media, animation and video games. You’ll graduate with both the creative vision and technical know-how to thrive in today’s media landscape.

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

Undergraduate

  • Bachelor’s in Multimedia Studies: Film, Video & New Media sequence
  • Interdisciplinary Minor in Film and Video

Graduate

  • Certificate in Film and Video (for master’s and doctoral students)
  • MFA in Media, Technology and Entertainment
  • MA in Communication & Media Studies

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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

1. Develop a strong foundation in media history, theory and criticism.
2. Gain practical skills in filmmaking, editing, cinematography, sound and animation.
3. Understand the cultural, social and technological forces shaping film, video and new media.
4. Prepare for careers in media industries, education and related fields.

1. Analyze and interpret film, television and digital media using critical frameworks.
2. Create original media projects that demonstrate technical proficiency and creative vision.
3. Collaborate effectively in team-based production environments.
4. Communicate ideas clearly through both written analysis and media production.
5. Apply knowledge and skills to real-world challenges in film, video and new media.

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