Our dedicated faculty actively publishes. Classes make use of the extensive collections at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art located three blocks away, as well as the major contemporary collections in Kansas City, including those of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, the Belger Arts Center and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
There are no special requirements beyond those for admission to the university to become an art history major.
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Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Media Arts offers a rigorous course of study in film and video production, incorporating courses in film studies and art. All courses emphasize critical thinking, creative exploration and skills development.
We teach a small-crew, independent-artist approach to filmmaking. You'll create short films in courses covering narrative, documentary, animation and experimental modes, building a portfolio of original work and gaining experience in all phases of film production.
- Idea development
- Writing
- Preproduction planning
- Producing
- Directing
- Cinematography
- Sound design
- Editing
Professional preparation for careers in film and media arts is a strong component of the degree. Within our weekly seminar for majors, students create production resumes and demo reels, and meet with area film industry professionals. Majors are also required to complete an internship as part of their coursework.
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Bachelor of Arts in Media, Art and Design
Media, Art, and Design (MAD) students learn essential skills in hands-on courses that use emerging technologies to teach creative development, communication and analysis in a flexible degree program that is customized to each students’ interests.
MAD will be a flexible interdisciplinary degree meant to prepare students for contemporary jobs in Media Communication, Visual Design, and Applied Arts. Focused on design thinking, creative development, and hands-on skills, the degree program will provide a degree path for students interested in pursuing careers with the broad skill base that research has shown employers nationally and in the Kansas City region find most important.
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