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Motion Pictures

Wright State’s motion pictures program, housed in the state-of-the-arts Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures, is recognized by virtually every major industry award. You will train in film and video production, or prepare for work in film archives, libraries and museums, arts councils, or festivals. Our students have won national and international acclaim and awards in showings at major film festivals. Choose between the B.F.A. degree in film production or the B.A. in motion pictures history, theory, and criticism.

Department: 
Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures

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Student Profile

Will power

First-year student Ariana Bush’s perseverance earns her a spot in Wright State’s Dance Program while pursuing political science
Ariana Bush was accepted into Wright State’s Dance Program after two years of singing lessons, intensive ballet classes, community theatre and College Credit Plus classes.
Alumni Profile

Wright State graduate launches community theatre company

Tyrell Reggins, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor's degree in theatre studies, wants to inspire students of color to love the performing arts.
Student Profile

Living her dreams

ArtsGala scholarship helps Andrea Gutierrez study musical theatre at Wright State
As an ArtsGala scholarship recipient, Andrea Gutierrez is grateful for all of the support that ArtsGala patrons have provided over the years.