Film & Broadcasting Academy
Major universities are admitting only 6% of Film and Broadcast applicants. Students cannot be too prepared for one of the world’s most competitive markets. Delve into the art and craft of visual storytelling, honing your skills in preparation for a career in this vibrant field. The Film & Broadcasting Academy is handcrafted to train students as artistic leaders in filmmaking, broadcast, and digital journalism.
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Portfolios
With the most advanced cameras, drones, and a state-of-the-art studio, students create and produce their own films, live broadcasts, and online articles. Broadcast journalism graduates boast portfolios with a working knowledge of broadcast or digital media production from interviewing and reporting, to shooting and editing. Film graduate portfolios include 3D animation, visual FX, screenwriting, and short films. -
Opportunities
Film & Broadcasting Academy requirements include the the specialized journalism courses Broadcast Journalism, Sports Programming/Investigative Reporting, and News Production Leadership. Students also gain LIVE broadcast experience outside of the studio utilizing Faith’s LIVE “Newscrewzer” at sporting events. Specialized film courses include Art of Filmmaking, 3D Animation & Visual FX, Screenwriting, Film Directing & Producing, and Cinematic Arts Practicum & Laboratory. In addition, students in the Academy complete a 50+ hour internship with a local broadcasting or film agency or produce their own short film. -
Endorsement
Faith Lutheran High School offers an Academy of Film & Broadcasting Endorsement in either Film or Broadcast Journalism that is added to a student’s transcript upon completion. The endorsement, as well as students’ digital portfolios, offer students a competitive advantage as they apply to Film and Journalism Schools.
Film & Broadcasting News
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Las Vegas Review Journal Awards
Best Sports Photography - Shayne SaragosaBest Copyediting - Holly Edgington and Shae Turner -
Maddy DeSpain awarded sideline reporter for Big Baller All-American Game
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Runners-Up in Las Vegas 48-Hour Film Festival
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Seven students attend 2021 New York 48 Hour Film Festival
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Student accepted to 2021 All-American High School Film Festival Competition in NYC
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Requirements & Coursework
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Broadcast Journalism Students
Invitations to the Academy will be sent out in January for freshmen and sophomores to apply who earn an 90% or higher in Broadcast Journalism for first semester.While in the program, these students must earn a 90% or higher in all required courses: Broadcast Journalism, Sports Programming/Investigative Reporting, News Production Leadership - Honors. -
Film Students
Invitations to the Academy will be sent out in January for freshmen and sophomores to apply who earn an 85% or higher in Art of Filmmaking for first semester.While in the program, these students must earn an 85% or higher in all required courses: Art of Filmmaking, 3D Animation & Visual FX, Screenwriting - Honors, Cinematic Arts Practicum & Laboratory - Honors, Film Directing and Producing - Honors. -
MIDDLE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES
Middle school students interested in Film & Broadcasting can consider enrolling in Drama, Film & Literature, Introduction to Filmmaking, News Broadcasting, Photography, and Website Design. Please also watch announcements for joining the Video Production Club.
