What Can I Do with a Major In Cinema and Media Arts ?

Biola’s Film, TV and Radio program seeks to usher in a new renaissance in mass media. We follow God as the ultimate creative force and communicate this with the world around us. Our location in Southern California allows us to access media industry professionals working in Hollywood, securing noted guest speakers, prime internships and additional resources via our Biola Studio Task Force. View entire catalogue

With Cinema and Media Arts major as a foundation, your career options are wide open, thus, it will be important to clarify your particular interests, skills, values and personality preferences. You will want to consider which types of work settings and industries are appealing to you and which particular skills you prefer to use the majority of the time. It will be vitally important that you get practical experience in your areas of interest through internships or part-time jobs. Employers recruit many new college graduates as a result of their internship experiences.

For assistance clarifying your career direction, or for practical help regarding internships, job search, resume writing or interviewing, stop by Career Services in the Student Services Building or call (562) 903-4875 to make an appointment. You may also want to explore more of the Career Services web page, which contains valuable information on a variety of career issues, as well as job listings

View Curriculum Chart for Cinema and Media Arts Major Requirements
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PRODUCTION
SCREENWRITING
MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Sampling of Career Options

• cinematographer, producer, or assistant director
• critic, professor, actor/actress, arts journalist
  
• independent or industrial filmmaker
  
• press agent, film editor, or photographer
• drama coach or drama therapist
  
• studio merchandising or distribution company work
  
• dramaturge or story editor
  
• film archives, museum studies, program researcher
  
• tourist industry or community arts worker
  
• casting director or casting assistant
  
• theater manager or publicist
  
• television production, camera operator, censor, or colorizing technician
  
• screenwriter, animator, script writer or script supervisor
  
• sound editor, visual effects, or prop maker
  
• costume design
  
• library assistant or assistant language teacher
  
• lighting technician or sound and special effects specialist
  
• program assistant or a personal assistant to the Director
  
• film production instructor or rerecording mixer
  
• film director or film editor
  
• talent agent or talent representative

1. Career Exploration for Cinema and Media Arts Majors
Occupational Outlook Handbook:
Nationally recognized and revised every two years, the handbook discusses what workers do on the job, working conditions, training and education needed, salary, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.

• Actors, Producers and Directors
• Television, Video and Motion Picture Camera Operators
• Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians and Radio Operators
• Photographers
• Arts and Entertainment Industry Overview
• Career information on film editing
• Google Search for career information and resources; try typing in the major (e.g. careers for film majors); the field (e.g. careers in film) or function (careers in film production).

2. Associations and Organizations in Cinema and Media Arts

• CCCU LA Film Studies Program
• Resources on the Internet.
  
• The Industry’s One- Stop Production Resource
  http://www.la411.com/
  http://www.newyork411.com
• BackstageJobs.com  — The National Resource for behind-the-scenes jobs in the Live Entertainment Industry.
• EntertainmentCareer.net — Entertainment jobs and internships listings at Studios, Networks, Production Companies, Record Companies, TV and Radio Stations, VFX, Animation, Broadcasting.
• Filmstaff.com — Where people go for Entertainment Jobs.
• ProductionHUB.com — The Production Search Engine.
  
• Showbizjobs.com — The Entertainment Professional Network.
  
• TV Jobs
  
• Film and Television job directory
  
• Hollywood Creative Directory online
  Contact information for studios, networks, film and tv executives, production companies, independent producers, tv shows and staff
  Login: career.services@biola.edu, Password: biola
  
• Salem Communication- Christian Radio and Web Network
  
• Acting Info website  Casting/Talent/Writing etc
  

3. Job Search

Biola University’s Career Service Website Job Search Information (ex. “How to Write a Resume”)

Biola ePostings - Job Listings 

4. Internships
Biola University's Career Services Website Internship Information

5. Graduate School
 Biola University's Career Services Website Graduate School Information