B.A. in Cinema-Television
Lights. Camera. Action.
This is more than just a film degree. It’s a platform for you to inspire, teach, and entertain. Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Cinema-Television degree will help prepare you to enter the entertainment industry so you can share your artistry and life-changing stories with the world.
EXPERIENCE THE BEST
Grow your technical proficiency with access to over $1 million worth of film and video equipment.
FUEL YOUR PASSION THROUGH A FILM MAJOR
Gain the necessary skills to produce, direct and edit. Learn how to operate a camera, edit, and control sound and lighting for maximum impact.
SHAPE YOUR WORLD
Explore all aspects of film production, media studies, and storytelling.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Regent is ranked among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report, 2020. Presented from a Christian worldview, the in-demand cinema-television degree is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach. Meet the faculty.
On completing the B.A. in Cinema-Television program you will be able to:
- Convey ideas and stories to traditional and online audiences.
- Understand how to operate a camera, edit, and control sound and lighting for maximum impact.
- Explore the business of animation and 2-D design methods.
Career Opportunities:
- Feature films
- Broadcast television
- Corporate video
- Internet video production
Explores the roles of the various people and positions involved in the production of animation. Pitching, budgeting, and business plans are covered. Each student submits a budget and a business plan for a project. Students also present a pitch for their final project. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Concepts of film aesthetics and analysis; exposure to classical Hollywood, documentary and European art cinema. Emphasis on describing and analyzing film style.
Film and television as communication media and art forms. Attention given to contributions of various national cinemas and international film and video trends.
Basic principles of film production, including camera operation (focus, exposure, depth-of-field, and lenses), composition, sequencing, screen direction, camera moves, and basic lighting. The class will include skills exercises and story-centric projects. Prerequisites: CTVU 101 and CTVU 105.
Non-linear editing process focusing on CODECs, tools and techniques as they relate to the post production process and workflow. Prerequisites: CTVU 101, CTVU 102, and CTVU 105.
The art of single camera information gathering for edited roll-in packages. Prerequisites: CTVU 229 and CTVU 250.
Theory and practice of editing and post-production for both film and video. Aesthetics of narrative and documentary editing stressed for both picture and sound. Prerequisites: ANIM 121 and CTVU 345.
Provides the student with an understanding of the techniques and practices of sound recording for location, TV studio, ADR and Foley in the film and television industries, including double and single system techniques, as well as sound recording equipment. Prerequisite: CTVU 346.
Student directed project in cinema-television. Students write, produce, direct, and edit a project, demonstrating proficiency in these areas. Prerequisites: CTVU 470 and Senior Standing.
Admission requirements vary based on the stage you’re at in life. Select a link below to learn how to apply.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
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On-Campus Student
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Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)
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RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition |
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Student Fees
Fee | Amount | Description |
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
| $50 | One-time fee, nonrefundable |
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) | $150
| Fee is deducted from tuition costs |
Graduation Fee(On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) | $60 | One-time fee upon submission of graduation application |
University Services Fee(On-Campus Students) | $700/semester | Contributes to university academic and administrative operations |
Optional Fees
Late Payment | $100/Session | Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment |
Course Fees | Varies, | Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
| Program Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
On-Campus Student
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Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)
|
|
RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition |
|
Student Fees
Fee | Amount | Description |
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)
| $50 | One-time fee, nonrefundable |
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students) | $150
| Fee is deducted from tuition costs |
Graduation Fee(On-Campus & Evening/Online Students) | $60 | One-time fee upon submission of graduation application |
University Services Fee(On-Campus Students) | $750/semester | Contributes to university academic and administrative operations |
Optional Fees
Late Payment | $100/Session | Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment |
Course Fees | Varies, | Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee |
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- B.A. in Communication Studies
- B.A. in Communication Studies – Rhetoric & Public Culture
- B.A. in Communication Studies – Theatre
- B.A. in Communication Studies – Undeclared
- B.A. in English
- BFA in Acting
- BFA in Graphic Arts
- B.S. in Professional Studies – Communication Studies
- M.A. in Film-Television
- MFA in Film-Television
- MFA in Film-Television – Producing