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A film and performing arts degree equips students with critical knowledge of cinema history, theory, and technologies, along with new media and theater arts, while providing career resources for media industries, graduate studies, or artistic pursuits. The curriculum includes core courses in performance, production design, and filmmaking, followed by specialization in either film or theater.
Film specialization: This interdisciplinary program cultivates media-savvy professionals capable of thriving in our digital world where media creation skills are increasingly valuable. Students create original time-based content for diverse multimedia platforms, with special focus on Alaska's distinctive cultural landscapes and their creative potential for media artists.
Theater specialization: Students develop comprehensive artistic skills for stage and screen, focusing on practical experience through hands-on production work. The program emphasizes real-world set experience, offering exceptional opportunities for creative development and professional growth in performance and technical theater.