Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Cinematic Arts - Digital Cinema in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
|
Honolulu United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,336
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
As Hawaii's premier institution for film education, ACM: The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) leads the way in Pacific-region film studies. Situated in Honolulu within the University of Hawaii at Mnoa, SCA commits to scholarly and artistic distinction via its Bachelor of Arts program, fostering creativity and teamwork with a focus on Hawaii, the Pacific Rim, and Asian cultures. Positioned in a state with a thriving entertainment sector, SCA promotes career growth, guidance, and community involvement through initiatives like internships, expert workshops, and special events including the Hawaii International Film Festival.
SCA cultivates and inspires learners to discover their distinctive narrative styles, investigating creative media expressions grounded in individual perspectives and location-specific education across animation, film theory, digital production, and script development.
Fueled by endless inquisitiveness, SCA participants work together and assist one another in artistic projects while maintaining professional conduct. These emerging filmmakers craft screen narratives celebrating cultural variety and self-expression, providing glimpses into their societies, traditions, values, and life journeys. Both during productions and academic sessions, SCA students personify the principles of developing creatives and academics who aim to inform, provoke thought, and captivate viewers through their creations.
Digital Cinema students concentrate on comprehensive film production: scripting, direction, production management, camera work, editing, and audio post-production. The curriculum encourages varied storytelling through creating fictional, avant-garde, non-fiction, and native short films. Practical courses utilize professional-grade film gear, enabling students to master technical filmmaking skills while working with modern tools. This specialization creates a cooperative, career-focused learning atmosphere. Entry to the digital cinema program requires presentation of a creative portfolio.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must have completed or are in the process of completing secondary school with a cumulative or overall grade point average (GPA) that is comparable to a US grade of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. The Admissions Committee will also be looking at the grades/marks you have received for Mathematics and Science courses.
All official transcripts, examination certifications (e.g., General Certificate of Education) and other documents showing all high school and any completed post-secondary work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts must be mailed directly by the institution or Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or hand carried by you or anyone else will not be accepted as official or used for admission consideration.
Secondary school transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades/internal marks received each year, class rank for the last four years of secondary school, and an explanation of the school's grading system. If transcripts with annual internal marks are unavailable directly from the school, you may photocopy your mark sheets or grade reports and have them certified by a school official who verifies that a transcript is otherwise not available.
IELTS (Academic Test) - 7.0
TOEFL (iBT)- 100
TOEFL (PBT)- 600
All official transcripts, examination certifications (e.g., General Certificate of Education) and other documents showing all high school and any completed post-secondary work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. All official transcripts must be mailed directly by the institution or Ministry of Education to the Office of Admissions. Documents mailed or hand carried by you or anyone else will not be accepted as official or used for admission consideration.
Secondary school transcripts must include a list of courses taken and grades/internal marks received each year, class rank for the last four years of secondary school, and an explanation of the school's grading system. If transcripts with annual internal marks are unavailable directly from the school, you may photocopy your mark sheets or grade reports and have them certified by a school official who verifies that a transcript is otherwise not available.
IELTS (Academic Test) - 7.0
TOEFL (iBT)- 100
TOEFL (PBT)- 600
Tuition
USD
33,336