Undergrad CinArts Students Pat Farrell 2023

Motion Pictures, B.S.C.

Develop your unique voice in film through versatile tracks and comprehensive training in motion pictures.

Top Film School

The Wrap named the University of Miami a top 11 film school in the country for 2024.

Choose a Track

Pursue one of six tracks that aligns best with your post-graduation plans and career goals.

Major or Minor

Both a major and a minor are offered in Motion Pictures.

Craft Your Cinematic Path

The Motion Pictures, B.S.C. program offers six specialized tracks, including Production, Screenwriting, Business, TV Writing, Critical Studies, and General. Students gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, preparing for diverse careers in the evolving media landscape. Choose your path and shape the future of cinematic arts.

Explore some of the featured courses:

Post Production Sound Editing and Design

Post production sound editing and design is a seminar/workshop that provides a practical and theorectical introduction to sound and its function in the narrative moving image process. The course explores the process from production recording through the final mix.

Advanced Screenwriting

Study of, and practice in, writing feature length, narrative motion picture scripts. Attention is given to cinematic structure, the development of character, and its presentation on screen. Emphasis is placed on bringing the script to a completed draft.

Writing for Series Television

An introduction to the structures and techniques of writing situation-comedy and dramatic series television.

Advanced Motion Graphics, Compositing, and Animation

This is an advanced animation, compositing, and motion graphics workshop in which students will design a three to five minute production from script to final product.

Survey of Motion Pictures

Examination of the aesthetic, social, and economic aspects of the motion picture industry. Concentration on the present state of the medium with particular emphasis on future trends.

See Complete Academic Curriculum

Dr. Alfred Martin

Department Chair
almartin@miami.edu | (305) 284-5012

Tracks

Production
Screenwriting
Business
TV Writing
Critical Studies
Studio

Related Minors

Motion Pictures
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Get Involved

Semester in Los Angeles

The 14-week experience allows students to integrate themselves into the LA film and TV industry through an internship and industry-related courses. Learn more here.

Delta Kappa Alpha

Delta Kappa Alpha (DKA) is a gender-inclusive, cinematic professional fraternity. Members learn and network through industry education events.

‘Canes Film Festival

Each May, 100+ films are screened at the ‘Canes Film Festival which premieres work produced by University of Miami students. Winners of the festival are invited to the ‘Canes Film Showcase in Los Angeles.

Study Abroad

Cinematic Arts students have opportunities to travel and create films abroad through faculty-led study abroad trips. Past study abroad destinations include Japan, Greece, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria.

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