Digital Cinema and Filmmaking, BS
New York, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 52,924 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* subject to change
The program focuses on developing skills in digital cinema and filmmaking through a well-rounded curriculum. Students learn to create and edit films using modern technology, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard software and equipment. The coursework covers various aspects of film production, including storytelling, cinematography, sound design, and post-production techniques. This approach prepares students to understand both the creative and technical sides of making films, helping them gain confidence to pursue careers in the dynamic field of digital cinema.
Students also have opportunities to work on real-world projects and collaborate with peers, which mirrors industry practice and helps build their portfolio. The program emphasizes practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge, ensuring students are ready to adapt to emerging trends and new tools in filmmaking. Regardless of their background, students are supported through personalized mentorship and resources, making it possible for a wide range of learners to develop their unique voice as filmmakers. The goal is to equip graduates with the tools they need to tell compelling stories and succeed in the competitive entertainment industry.
The BS in Digital Cinema and Filmmaking program combines the study of aesthetic filmmaking, technical training, and hands-on production in all aspects of digital filmmaking, providing you with start-to-finish knowledge of the process of making fiction and non-fiction films through courses including cinematography, lighting for HD, editing on multiple platforms, screenwriting, and on-set procedures. Elective classes focus on major directors, themes like romantic comedy and women in film, scriptwriting, casting, and advanced technical skills like lighting, cameras, and editing.
Take Courses Like
- MCA 220 The Making of a Motion Picture
- MCA 276 Story Idea Development
- MCA 359 The Cutting Edge: What’s New in the Media
Whether you want to make documentary films or fiction features, be a video journalist, a cinematographer, or an editor, Pace’s BS in Digital Cinema and Filmmaking will provide you with the real-world skills you need to achieve a successful career in film.
After rigorous hands-on courses in pre-production, principal photograph and post-production, you’ll gain the necessary knowledge to intern at esteemed institutions such as Tribeca Film Festival, ABC Networks, 30 Rock, The Early Show at CBS, New Line Cinema, SyFy—and leverage those experiences into promising careers in entertainment.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Film Director
- Cinematographer
- Film Editor
- Screenwriter
- Production Assistant
- Post-Production Specialist
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- A&E Networks
- HBO
- MLB Networks
- Netflix Animation Studios
- NBC Sports
- Peacock