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UPIKE’s Film and Media Arts program focuses on film and digital media. As a student, you’ll learn to integrate digital technologies with traditional forms of artistic methods of expression through images. The program takes a multidisciplinary approach to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the media arts and the relationship between art, media, technology and business. The program curriculum includes courses in film and media arts, communication, art, business, English and computer science.
Film and Media Arts majors are actively engaged in hands-on projects both in front of and behind the camera. After just a few courses you will be capable of finding employment in the field. You’ll also have the opportunity to earn credit by working on feature-length productions.
FMA 235 Basic Video Production Learn how to shoot professional video work and edit on Adobe Premiere Pro. Projects in the course include a short film, a documentary and a news package.
FMA 325 Script writing Learn how to write professional scripts to prepare for work in the film and television industry. FMA 330 Intermediate Broadcasting Be a part of a student broadcasting team that creates a monthly campus newscast and broadcasts live sporting events on campus.
Upon completion of the program, you’ll be versed in the history, theory and concepts of digital media and its importance to and effect on society. Using film and media arts as a platform, you’ll be able to identify and acknowledge diverse opinions, cultural experiences, and ethical, legal and social issues. In addition to demonstrating a mastery of the concepts, tools and equipment used in the creation of digital media, you’ll develop key skills needed to work as an industry professional.
Andrew Reed Phone: (606) 218-5972 Email: AndrewReed@upike.edu Christopher Epling Email: christopherepling@upike.edu Ronnie Hylton Phone: (606) 218-5555 Email: RonnieHylton@upike.edu Bruce Parsons Email: BruceParsons@upike.edu Brian Wood Email: BrianWood@upike.edu
Broadcast News Reporter Comic Book Creator Computer Animator Corporate Video Producer Digital Marketing Specialist Film Director/Industry Radio Marketing Executive Sports Anchor Television Producer Web Designer
East Kentucky Broadcasting (EKB-TV) Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative Pike-TV The Holler WYMT-TV (CBS) WVLT-TV (CBS)
“The FMA program at UPIKE provided me real-life work in a hands-on environment. The program has a wide scope, allowing students to focus on a number of fields such as TV news, radio or film. It wasn’t a bunch of ‘pen and paper’ work. I had my hands on a camera or editing software almost every day. I was prepared for my career at the time of graduation because I had already used professional equipment and been placed in professional situations. The classes are small, so FMA students truly get to know their classmates and professors.” CALEB NOE /CLASS OF 2015 /SPORTS ANCHOR & REPORTER, WVLT-TV (CBS) /KNOXVILLE, TN
“The FMA program at UPIKE provided me real-life work in a hands-on environment. The program has a wide scope, allowing students to focus on a number of fields such as TV news, radio or film. It wasn’t a bunch of ‘pen and paper’ work. I had my hands on a camera or editing software almost every day. I was prepared for my career at the time of graduation because I had already used professional equipment and been placed in professional situations. The classes are small, so FMA students truly get to know their classmates and professors.”
CALEB NOE /CLASS OF 2015 /SPORTS ANCHOR & REPORTER, WVLT-TV (CBS) /KNOXVILLE, TN
Associate Professor of Film & Media Arts(606) 218-5972AndrewReed@upike.edu
Q: What percent of students who declare this major successfully complete/are still enrolled in the program? A: 55%
Q: What percent of students complete the program within 4 years? A: 53%
Q: What percent of graduates are working/in graduate school 1 year after graduation? A: 92%
Q: What percent of graduates are employed in Kentucky 5 years after graduation? A: 47%
Q: What salary can a graduate expect to earn in Kentucky 5 years after graduation? A: $30,551
Q: What is the median loan debt for students completing this program? A: $25,733
Q: What percent of a graduate’s monthly salary will be used to repay his/her loan? A: 11.63%