BA in Media Arts Studies in Provo United States | Brigham Young University

The Media Arts Studies program cultivates graduates who possess a robust liberal arts background, equipping them for diverse careers in film or advanced academic pursuits. Alumni emerge as versatile professionals with adaptable skill sets applicable across various media landscapes, including evolving digital platforms. The curriculum fosters expertise in cinematic culture, historical context, and theoretical frameworks while building both broad and specialized competencies. Students engage with methodologies that combine industry standards, innovative problem-solving approaches, and teamwork across different environments. The foundational critical studies coursework sharpens analytical abilities and establishes a platform for practical implementation and creative exploration, with elective options enabling focused study in critical analysis, narrative or documentary filmmaking, or other specialized domains.

This program seeks to examine and produce cinematic works through intellectual, creative, and ethical lenses.

As a liberal arts discipline, the Media Arts program prioritizes scholarly inquiry and critical analysis while encouraging students to complement their studies with hands-on production experience.