DePaul film school?

positiveshake
Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:15:06 +0000

SLF1836:

Hi, my son is applying to DePaul’s school of Cinematic Arts and is debating if he should do a BFA concentration vs a BA. He is interested in several aspects of filmmaking (especially: Editing, screenwriting, directing and visual effects). Do you know if the BA program is a strong program that covers these concentrations in depth? How much does a BFA concentration in Editing for example, touch upon other aspects of filmmaking in the program. Thank you in advance for any advice.

At most schools, a BA will cover more aspects than a BFA. At Depaul, a BFA let’s you choose between different concentrations, as opposed to the BA which covers everything. I’d suggest your son start out with a BA and then transition to a BFA once he figures out the concentration he likes. The main difference between a BA and a BFA is the amount of hands-on learning. A BA is more likely to be more of a “film studies” program and less of a “film production” program.