Occupational Associate Degree in Cinema

NFI’s Occupational Associate Degree (OAD) In Cinema is a 60-credit program designed to create well-rounded filmmakers and screenwriters who not just have an understanding of how to use filmmaking equipment and software, but who also understand the challenges of how to convey and appropriately depict the human condition and the nuances of life. By studying topics such as psychology and cultural anthropology, film students graduate with knowledge to create characters and dialogue with depth and gravitas. The OAD program also includes film business classes are intended to create professionalism early on in the program so students are prepared for managing and succeeding in real-world environments.

NFI Cinema Production Diploma Program graduates can transfer those credits and begin in the 2nd semester of our OAD program with a special tuition discount!
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There are 20 courses comprising the cinema occupational associate degree program.

Each course completion earns 3 semester credit hours.

15 of the filmmaking courses are dedicated to videography, filmmaking, and screenwriting. 5 courses are dedicated to general education and business / professional practices, all of which are built to be relevant to the film industry.

OCCUPATIONAL ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
COURSES INCLUDE:

Cinematography
Sound For Film
Film Studies
Screenwriting
Producing
Editing
Directing
Production Design
Literary Interpretation / Writing Film
Business for Filmmakers
Social Media & Professional Image
Music VIdeo & Commercial Production

Occupational Associate Degree Program Tuition & Fees:

Tuition: $37,500.00
Materials*: $3,500.00
Total: $41,000.00

*Materials cost includes: camera, laptop and software

Transfer and NFI diploma graduates: contact admissions for single-semester tuition cost

WE ARE NASHVILLE'S FILM SCHOOL

OUR MISSION: "TO TRAIN STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN THE FILM INDUSTRY"

All Film All Day
We believe in getting our students totally immersed in the film industry and eliminating distractions. We provide the fast track, avoiding unrelated topics and useless credit hours. We get our students out of the traditional classroom, in the field, on set, and behind the camera. It’s hands-on creativity every single day.
We Start Careers
At NFI you’ll learn relevant skills, network with film industry professionals and leave prepared to start your career! In fact, 86%* of our students find jobs in the field upon graduation * Source: THEC
Learn From Film-Makers
At the NFI, all of our faculty are actively involved in the film industry. They’re producers, writers, editors, actors, stylists, and more. This provides our students with rich perspectives on trends and technology, exposure to an active network of professionals, and real-world mentoring.

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