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ACCEPTANCE RATE

72.86%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

97%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

4

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$13,321

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Cinematography And Film Program

The cinematography and film program at John Paul the Great Catholic University prepares students for careers as visual communicators on a professional video production team or independent filmmaker and multimedia producer. The program focuses on communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through film and video. Program courses include: theory, technology and equipment operation, production, directing, editing, cinematographic art, audio, techniques for specific types of film/video, computer recording/enhancement applications, special effects, and planning and management of operations. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer cinematography and film program.

John Paul the Great Catholic University

335 Vertin Boulevard, Shorewood, IL

John Paul the Great Catholic University is a 4-year career college dedicated to providing a sound education for students located in and around San Diego. Over forty students have received a degree in the last few years according to annual released graduation information. John Paul the Great Catholic University offers several great programs to pick from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:

  • Cinematography And Film
  • Theology
  • Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Philosophy

The last reported accreditation for John Paul the Great Catholic University was done by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit jpcatholic.com.

Students Enrolled in the Cinematography And Film Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. John Paul the Great Catholic University has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree61
Master's Degree3

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male38
Female26

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Hispanic9
White45
Multiple Races6
Non Resident Alien3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Cinematography And Film program at John Paul the Great Catholic University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Producers

Description

Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, producers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $42.46
    • Average Annual Salary: $88320
    • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 100
      • Average Hourly Rate: $40.08
      • Average Annual Salary: $83360

    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture

    Description

    Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

    Career Outlook & Projections ()

    According to the BLS, camera operators, television, video, and motion picture employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

    Salary & Wages

    • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 690
      • Average Hourly Rate: $24.30
      • Average Annual Salary: $50550

        Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

        Admission Requirements & Details

        The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

        College Credits Accepted

        • AP Course Credits
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        Student Services

        To help students and alumni, John Paul the Great Catholic University may offer student services like:

        • Academic counseling for students
        • Student employment
        • Helping students find work after graduation