The Compass Experience
OWN THE SCREEN
We are a Michigan-based film college for creators, dreamers, and innovators who want to learn how to tell powerful stories on every screen in the world. Our unique hands-on learning approach will equip you for a future in one of the world's fastest-growing industries. In the end, you won't just own a degree, you'll own the screen.
Gain Hands-On
Experience
Learn From
Industry Pros
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Valuable Connections
How We Measure Success
Graduation Rate
62.5% National Avg. Graduation Rate for Public and Private Schools (NCES, 2015)
Projected Industry Growth Rate
This is 4x the national avg. growth rate of 2.6% (U.S. Dept. of Commerce, 2017)
Initial Employment
74.5% National Avg. Initial Employment for College Grads (Dept. of Labor, 2011)
Behind The Scenes
Compass College of Cinematic Arts
Compass College of Cinematic Arts offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in Film and Media Production (in as little as 12-months) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Cinematic and Media Arts (in as little as 3 years).
Our programs are accelerated, intense, hands-on and guide students through all steps of the film making process: story creation and production through post-production and distribution.
The Associate of Applied Science degree production teaches students the entire filmmaking process - from script to screen. Take classes in Producing, Directing, Screenwriting, Art Direction, Post-Production, Cinematography, and more.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts program dives deeper into specific tracks in Story, Executive Producing, Post-Production, and Acting. A mandatory industry internship gives students meaningful real-world experience and prepares them for successful employment in the film and digital media industries.
Compass College alumni are making a difference around the world. Join them.
To learn more about our programs, visit our website at: www.compass.edu or download a copy of our College Catalog at: www.compass.edu/index.php/programs/college-catalog
The high school summer Film & Acting Camps are off to a great start!
In Film Camp, the students got right to work writing their scripts, scouting locations, and learning about art direction. In Acting Camp, they've learned improvisation, practiced on-camera acting techniques, and discussed the importance of knowing your character's motivations. This morning, both camps came together for a session on working together as actors and directors.
It's already been a full few days! Stay tuned for more pictures as they get to put everything they're learning into practice tomorrow during production. Also, check out the Facebook story for videos!
In Film Camp, the students got right to work writing their scripts, scouting locations, and learning about art direction. In Acting Camp, they've learned improvisation, practiced on-camera acting techniques, and discussed the importance of knowing your character's motivations. This morning, both camps came together for a session on working together as actors and directors.
It's already been a full few days! Stay tuned for more pictures as they get to put everything they're learning into practice tomorrow during production. Also, check out the Facebook story for videos!
Check out these photos from behind the scenes of the Capstone film, "Quantum." This is the second of five films that will be in production throughout the months of June and July. #compasscapstone2018 #ownthescreen #compasscollege
Check out a behind-the-scenes look at the Capstone film, "Mr. Demille."
Stay tuned, more Capstone shoots to come!
#2018Capstone #SetLife #FilmSchool #CompassCapstone2018
Stay tuned, more Capstone shoots to come!
#2018Capstone #SetLife #FilmSchool #CompassCapstone2018
Capstone films are rolling! Students were out by the Thornapple River yesterday on the set of "Mr. Demille." It's great to see everyone in action!
More pictures to come!
#Capstone2018 #SetLife #FilmSchool
More pictures to come!
#Capstone2018 #SetLife #FilmSchool
Thanks HAVEN a creative hub for the shout out and for all your hard work to make this possible! We were thrilled to work with our Co-Founders, Jim Hanon and Bill McKendry, along with our students to create these award-winning commercials.
You can watch those videos at the following links:
https://bit.ly/2kDnxuP
https://bit.ly/2jbnztp
You can watch those videos at the following links:
https://bit.ly/2kDnxuP
https://bit.ly/2jbnztp
It's one of our favorite days of the week! The Aerial Filming course meets tonight and it looks like it's going to be a beautiful day for flying.
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