Film Studies
You’ve been telling stories longer than you realize. Maybe it started with a goofy homeschool video project, a camera borrowed from your parents, or hours alone inventing characters and dialogue that made you laugh—or think. Maybe you started your own YouTube channel or named your own studio before you even knew what a production company was. You might be the one behind the camera at youth group or the go-to editor for your friends’ reels.
Whether you dream of sports media, narrative films, or editing, you know this is more than a hobby—it’s a calling. You want to tell meaningful stories with truth, purpose, and excellence. What you need is a place to start—with mentors, community, and room to grow. That place is Corban’s film studies program.
Our film professors and adjuncts are seasoned media professionals with real-world experience—in film, documentary, sports, and storytelling. Along with teaching gear and technique, our professors will help you take feedback without taking it personally and cultivate your craft and character like good soil—growing your skills and heart in a Christ-centered community ready to push you toward your best work.
Completion
4 Years
Credits
120
Major
Media Arts: Film Studies
Delivery
On Campus
Featured Courses
Studio Voice, Audio, Podcast
Develop your voice for radio, podcasting, and digital media. Learn vocal and recording techniques for a range of formats—from interviews and narration to advertising and podcasting. Create and present projects, give and receive feedback, and build real-world skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Script & Screenwriting
Dive into the world of stage and screen. You’ll craft compelling scripts using dramatic structure, build believable characters, and present your final work in a peer-reviewed showcase. Great for aspiring writers and storytellers alike.
Media Practicum: Short Film
Bring your creative vision to life through short film production. Apply what you’ve learned in writing, storytelling, filming, and theory as you collaborate with others to develop, produce, and complete an original short film.
Cinematography
Master the art of visual storytelling through the lens. Study composition, lighting, camera movement, and continuity using examples from celebrated films. Apply your skills by producing original video pieces to build your creative portfolio.
For a complete list of courses in this program, view the program overview.
For official course descriptions, refer to the academic catalog.
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82%
of all internet traffic consumes video content, and video content consumption has increased by over 15% annually in recent years*
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600
hours of real-world experience, including an internship, practicum, and short film production
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$70,570
median annual salary for film and video editors^
*according to Cisco
^according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
From 30-second clips for social media to full-length movies, film has become one of the most powerful forms of storytelling in modern culture. With your creativity and developing videography talent, you can be part of it!
Career Opportunities
In today’s digital world, video content is everywhere—and storytellers like you are in high demand. Brands, ministries, and media companies need creative filmmakers more than ever to tell stories that engage digital audiences. Your career could lead you into many exciting paths, such as:
- Videographer
- Film Director or Producer
- Content Creator
- Cinematographer
- Media Missions Storyteller
- Social Media Strategist
- Screenwriter
- Freelance or Business Owner
- Sports Storyteller
Featured Faculty
Naomi Yanike
Director of Media Arts | Associate Professor of Media Arts
nyanike@corban.edu(503) 375-7190
