Film is a constantly evolving medium, bridging cutting-edge technology with timeless visual storytelling.
At CCS, you’ll experience four years of actual filmmaking, exploring narratives in filmmaking, documentary production, and experimental formats.
Placement Rate
Learn More
Grounded in film history and theory, you’ll write, plan, and direct your own projects, while mastering advanced cinematography, lighting design, and post-production sound.
Bachelor of Arts Transfer Pathway
Designed for transfer students who already hold an associate degree, our Film Studies Bachelor of Arts (BA) Completion Degree is designed to respect the work you’ve already done, and allow you to graduate from CCS in just two years.
You’ll earn 60–61 credits directly at CCS to finish your degree on a fast, focused timeline. Because this is a true completion program, you only pay tuition for four semesters. It’s an efficient, affordable way to level up your education, maximize your transfer credits, and join the ranks of our talented alumni.
This program trains students to think across disciplines, building technical skills in their chosen area while developing the analytical and communication abilities that employers and graduate schools actively seek.
Program learning outcomes focus on:
- Critical inquiry in a rigorous academic and intellectual environment
- Research film history
- Analyze diverse narrative structures
- Write complex arguments that situate cinema within global, social, and theoretical contexts
This pathway is built for curious, idea-driven creatives who are coming in with an associate’s degree and who want their work to connect to history, society, and culture.
- Creative Industry Management
- Arts Administration
- Education
- Publishing
- Curation
- Communications
- Graduate Studies
Hands-on experiences that help bring your vision to life.
Experience-driven learning that prepares you for the Film industry.
Your Future, In Motion
With our extensive industry connections spanning over a century, we ensure that the active learning our students engage in aligns with industry needs, preparing them for careers.
Cutting-Edge Spaces for Creative Minds
Enjoy unlimited access to industry-standard facilities
that prepare you for real-world production.
Our graduates are shaping the future of the film industry, with careers as screenwriters, cinematographers, directors, editors, producers, sound designers, colorists, creative directors, VFX artists, studio owners, and more.
*Note: This information was gathered using Lightcast Labor Market Analytics and includes the median salary for the lifetime of a career in these specific professions. CCS alumni outcomes may vary.
Possible Career Choices
Applying is as easy as 1-2-3
Complete your Application
Submit your Transcripts
Show us your Work
Unlock Essential Admissions Info.
Fill out our inquiry form to receive personalized updates, tips, and can’t miss info from our Admissions team.