Cinema arts is cutting edge communication. It is technology. It is pixels, bits, CCDs, algorithms, lasers, and light emitting diodes. But that?s just one part of the picture.

At its core, cinema arts is imagination. It is vision and creativity. It is collaboration and synergy. It is drama, suspense, beauty, and meaning. Although we surround ourselves with the tools of our trade, and while they are an integral part of what we do, cinema arts at Lindenwood is fundamentally about the art of storytelling. The technology is important, but in the end it is merely a means to transmit the medium. The LEDs and software of today are no more constant than the vacuum tubes and typewriters that were part of our lives not long ago. The ability to craft a compelling story, on the other hand, is timeless, enduring, and one of the most valuable skills for any professional communicator.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Arts Program will:

• Create films that are engaging works of cinematic storytelling.
• Be able to understand the style and technique of filmmaking.
• Be versatile media producers, able to apply a wide variety of tools and technology to the art of cinematic storytelling.
• Build and draw on a broad knowledge of the liberal arts in managing the collaborative creative process.