Bachelor of Arts - BA in Film Television and Media Fairfield University

With a curriculum that focuses on merging traditional media with new media, Fairfield University’s Film, Television, and Media Arts (FTMA) program takes a dynamic approach to the study of narrative media that opens a world of exploration and creative possibilities. FTM majors and minors build skills in both critical analysis and hands-on production while acquiring a solid foundation in creating and reflecting on multimedia storytelling forms. Throughout their studies, students develop the skills and habits needed to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.

Since the FTMA program exists within a comprehensive, liberal arts University, its curriculum strikes an appropriate balance between professional-quality film and television production, film and media history and theory, and analytic research and writing. Students learn the theory, analysis, and collaborative practice of all aspects of visual storytelling, including writing, moving-image design, producing, directing, cinematography, sound design, digital imaging, and editing.

Benefiting from the personal attention of a faculty comprised of scholars, artists, and industry professionals, students learn practices and skills at the cutting edge of the field and are mentored to understand the expressive power of media while discovering their own creative voice. After graduation, most FTMA students acquire solid, entry-level jobs in a variety of media fields or continue to develop their interest through graduate studies.

Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1942, the university is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Its primary emphasis is on undergraduate education, but it also offers graduate programs, including professional degrees.

The university is organized into five schools and colleges: the Fairfield University College of Arts and Sciences, the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, the School of Engineering, the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions.

Fairfield University's campus sits on a sprawling 200-acre property featuring manicured landscapes and views of the Long Island Sound. The school’s architecture is a blend of the modern and the historical, offering students a diverse and beautiful environment in which to study.

As a Jesuit institution, Fairfield places a high value on the personal, intellectual, and religious development of its students. It aims to cultivate critical thinking, ethical responsibility, and a commitment to community service. It offers a wide range of academic programs and extracurricular activities, making it a vibrant place of learning. Fairfield University is known for its strong programs in business, nursing, and liberal arts. It has consistently been ranked well by institutions such as U.S. News & World Report in its regional university rankings.