We are looking for students who are excited and committed to preparing for successful careers in independent digital video and film production, studio recording, screenwriting and corporate scriptwriting. The film and digital media concentration is a reality-based curricula which allows students to apply theoretical knowledge to hands-on production projects. Faculty bring real clients projects into the classroom where students have opportunities to:
shoot and edit corporate videos and documentaries
direct music videos for local bands
edit on Final Cut Pro non-linear editing stations
mix sound to produce their own CDs
shoot in both digital video and film formats
create experimental or narrative videos/films
develop web pages
participate in local film festivals
network with national and international filmmakers
Students gain valuable practical experience and professional contacts, which translates into a competitive advantage in their job hunts. Additional experience is gained from on-campus practicums and professional internships. All film and digital media students complete a resume tape showcasing their professional work prior to graduation.
The program's guiding principles are:
Students need broad educational experiences to explore their interests and talents in order to discover their best career choices.
Students need lots of opportunity to practice their skills with real projects in the classroom, professional internships, and on-campus practicums.
Graduates need a competitive edge to get that first job. All students complete a resume tape showcasing their specific job skills.
How can Avila's communication department accomplish so much? We are blessed with a dynamic combination of four factors.
Faculty - All our faculty have professional experience, as well as academic credentials. Check out our Faculty web page.
Size - Without small classes, we could not assure that all our students work with real clients, have internships, and complete portfolios.
Facility - A program like ours needs the up-to-date facilities to teach student professional skills, using equipment and computer software that students will encounter in their careers. Check out our Facility web page.
Location - We are lucky to be blessed with a spacious, safe, suburban setting in metropolitan Kansas City. The city provides a pool of real clients for classroom projects, an abundance of professional internship opportunities, and outstanding adjunct instructors who teach courses in their professional specialties. Check out our Internship webpage.
