Here is an overview of the graduate program in film, video & photographic arts at Academy of Art University. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Academy of Art University highly for film, video & photographic arts, ranked #259 out of 289 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 259 of 289 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in California | 43 of 46 |
Here is each degree level available for film, video & photographic arts at Academy of Art University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Associate’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 36 |
During the most recent reporting year, Academy of Art University handed out 36 master’s degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
Academy of Art University is a solid choice among schools offering film, video & photographic arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of film, video & photographic arts master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of film, video & photographic arts master’s degree graduates at Academy of Art University are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Academy of Art University with a master’s in film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Academy of Art University conferred 28 master’s degrees in photography in the latest year of data — 46% to women and 54% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
Academy of Art University conferred 8 master’s degrees in cinematography and film/video production in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (62%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Academy of Art University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 44 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12 |
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