Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Screen Arts

The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a balanced first-year program for international students with strong English-language skills. It complements immersive classes taught in English with appropriate support.

As a student in the Academic Accelerator, individuals will receive:

The Program for the Study of Film and Media Arts (FMA) integrates the study of film and media arts’ history, theory, and practice. Since 1995, FMA’s goal has been to merge curricula from various disciplines in theories, histories, and practices. With curricula, faculty, and students from diverse disciplines, the Program is now in its 23rd year of offering a comprehensive approach to studying film and media arts. FMA provides a range of subjects for students, including cinema history, national and international cinemas, film genres, film and media theory, video art, screenwriting, media in popular culture, visual communication rhetoric and aesthetics, and digital video production.

By combining filmmaking practice with scholarly study of its history, aesthetics, and culture, FMA has led in developing curricula and facilities to enhance visual and media literacy. Students are prepared to excel as leaders in the Film and Media Arts industries, which are crucial for economic, social, and cultural development in the state. Aligned with its mission and values, the Program strives to support the University’s goals in pursuing undergraduate learning and research in all aspects of the film, video, and digital media realms. The Program reflects LSU’s role as a Research Intensive institution, providing education that emphasizes a holistic undergraduate experience to teach the unique aspects and demands of this intricate art form and industry.