Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film

Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film (BA DF) is a three year and one term program that trains students in the arts and craft of cinematic storytelling, combining technical mastery with cultural and critical insight. Students learn to write, direct, and produce films while exploring Philippine and global cinema from historical, aesthetic, and ethical perspectives. The BADF prepares graduates to contribute to the film and media industries as creative professionals, researches, or cultural workers, equipped to adapt to new forms, platforms, and technologies.

Program Educational Objectives

Within five (5) years after graduation, graduates of the program shall have:

• Pursue meaningful careers in film, media and allied creative industries applying cinematic knowledge and skills.
• Exhibit professional excellence in all aspects of filmmaking and related creative practices and contribute to the development of Philippine cinema and its allied fields
• Engage in continuous professional growth through advanced studies or creative exploration, staying attuned to emerging trends, technologies and other opportunities.

Program Outcomes

By the time of graduation, the student shall have developed:

1. Analyze the historical, cultural, and socio-political contexts that shape world and Philippine cinema, gaining an in-depth understanding of their influence.
2. Evaluate films through critical analysis, identifying key filmmakers, movements, and seminal works to interpret their significance within cinematic discourse.
3. Synthesize key theoretical frameworks in film studies to contribute to film scholarship.
4. Craft compelling narratives for film, integrating new approaches to storytelling and film language to push the boundaries of cinematic expression.
5. Demonstrate mastery in all aspects of the filmmaking process.
6. Apply problem-solving skills to address challenges creatively and effectively within the filmmaking process.
7. Integrate emerging technologies seamlessly into the filmmaking process.
8. Exhibit a strong ethical foundation in filmmaking, collaborating effectively with cultural sensitivity and professionalism in film projects.
9. Contribute actively to the development and promotion of the Philippine film industry, whether through creative works, research, festival participation, or industry engagement.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of film’s pivotal role in reflecting, shaping, and preserving Philippine culture, emphasizing its cultural significance and impact on society.