Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Filmmaking +

100% ON-LINE INCLUSIVE PROGRAM


Fully online, inclusive Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Filmmaking + at GEA University of San Marco, Florida, designed specifically to support and empower students with mental disabilities through a creatively rigorous and access-centered program.

🎬 Online BFA in Filmmaking – Inclusive Program

GEA University of San Marco | Florida


🎯 Program Vision

To provide a fully online, inclusive education in filmmaking that equips students with mental disabilities to tell powerful stories through film, develop technical and creative mastery, and pursue careers in the evolving media landscape.


🌟 Program Highlights

  • 100% Online with Synchronous + Asynchronous Options
  • Inclusive Curriculum Tailored to Neurodiverse Learners
  • Faculty Trained in Adaptive Arts Education and Film Accessibility
  • Software Licenses + Equipment Kits Mailed Each Semester
  • Virtual Film Festivals, Peer Review Circles, and Guest Artist Talks
  • Emotional Resilience & Self-Expression through Visual Storytelling


🕒 Program Duration & Format

  • Length: 4 Years (Full-Time) | Part-Time Option Available
  • Credits: 120 Credit Hours
  • Delivery: Online with Individualized Support Plans
  • Assessment: Projects, Films, Journals, Collaborations, Portfolios


🎓 Curriculum Overview

Year 1 – Foundations of Visual Storytelling

  • Introduction to Filmmaking (shot composition, storyboarding, editing basics)
  • History of Film (captioned, visual-rich delivery)
  • Visual Literacy & Storytelling for Accessibility
  • Fundamentals of Screenwriting
  • Inclusive Media Ethics & Representation

Year 2 – Tools of the Filmmaker

  • Digital Cinematography & Lighting (low-cost setups + mailed kits)
  • Sound Design & Audio Accessibility
  • Editing for Story: Adobe Premiere / DaVinci Resolve
  • Accessible Scriptwriting & Formatting (Celtx or WriterDuet)
  • Mental Health & Media Expression

Year 3 – Directing & Production Practice

  • Directing for Film (remote collaboration labs)
  • Inclusive Casting & Performance Direction
  • Documentary Filmmaking or Social Impact Film
  • Virtual Production Management
  • Internship Prep / Supported Industry Collaboration

Year 4 – Capstone & Industry Launch

  • Senior Capstone: Short Film or Digital Series (screened online)
  • Festival Prep & Submission (with support)
  • Online Portfolio, Reel, and Resume Development
  • Crowdfunding & Inclusive Film Business Practices
  • Career Development Coaching

💡 Inclusive Learning Supports

  • 1-on-1 Production Mentors
  • Captioned Tutorials, Visual Scripts, and Audio Notes
  • Simplified Tools + Self-paced Options
  • Flexible Assignment Formats (video, audio, visual essay)
  • Virtual Peer Support Pods & Feedback Circles
  • Teletherapy Access + Weekly Check-ins

📥 Admissions Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
  • Creative Submission (short video, script sample, or storyboard)
  • Optional: IEP/504 Plan or documentation of disability
  • Interview with Film Faculty or Inclusive Arts Coordinator
  • Personal Statement (video, voice, or written)

🎬 Career Pathways

  • Independent Filmmaker / Director
  • Screenwriter or Editor
  • Accessible Media Producer
  • Documentary Storyteller
  • YouTube Creator or TikTok Content Specialist
  • Production Assistant or Creative Technologist


HOW TO APPLY

For infos and applications fill in the form HERE or

e-mail: geauniversity@gmail.com

write a message to Whattsapp (only messages, calling are forbidden) to the number 00393717640507