Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

100.00%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

8:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$10,478

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

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 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture 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 New Mexico colleges that offer cinematography and film program.

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Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture

52 University Blvd, Roswell, NM

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture is a public institution located in Santa Fe, NM and provides a large number of program options for students. As a tribal college, the school's primary function is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for its residents. The lower student/teacher ratio and access to teachers is due primarily to the small student body, nearly 300 students, maintained by Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Fine Studio Arts
  • Native American Studies
  • Design and Visual Communications
  • Business Administration

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found via the school's primary web portal.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $3,400 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $3,000. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at iaia.edu or simply request information via our page.

Students Enrolled in the Cinematography And Film Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree0
Bachelor's Degree3

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian2
White1

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 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture, 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

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

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture may offer student services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Employment search assistance
  • Day care for children