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
Build
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
Students are gaining some great experience today filming for The MORE Event, a marketing, branding, and fundraising workshop for nonprofits. The event is hosted by Do More Good, a nonprofit helping those doing good to do more.
We are privileged to partner with DO MORE GOOD in filming this event for an online series they are creating for their members.
We are privileged to partner with DO MORE GOOD in filming this event for an online series they are creating for their members.
Reliving high school prom on the set of “Your Best Self” this weekend. The Capstone shoots have officially started!
#CompassCapstone2019 #CompassCollege #FilmStudents #OwnTheScreen #ShortFilm
#CompassCapstone2019 #CompassCollege #FilmStudents #OwnTheScreen #ShortFilm
The 2019 Capstone film shoots have begun! Students are loading up gear for “Your Best Self” which kicks off production tomorrow morning.
Let’s go team, you’ve got this!
#CompassCapstone2019 #CompassCollege #FilmCrew #FilmGear #FilmStudents #OwnTheScreen #ShortFilm
Let’s go team, you’ve got this!
#CompassCapstone2019 #CompassCollege #FilmCrew #FilmGear #FilmStudents #OwnTheScreen #ShortFilm
We want to recognize Scott Williams and Bethany Rooney for this LA Trip #ThrowbackThursday!
Scott is an Executive Producer and Writer on the long-running television series NCIS, and Bethany is a prolific TV Director and Producer who has worked on over 220 prime time shows including NCIS, Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars, and Bull.
A big thank you to these amazing guest speakers! It was great to hear them share their experiences from a writer's and director's perspective.
Scott is an Executive Producer and Writer on the long-running television series NCIS, and Bethany is a prolific TV Director and Producer who has worked on over 220 prime time shows including NCIS, Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars, and Bull.
A big thank you to these amazing guest speakers! It was great to hear them share their experiences from a writer's and director's perspective.
Graduation 2019
Wealthy Theatre
Take a look at our 2019 Graduation and Senior Thesis Showcase. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our students' accomplishments, and to David N. Weiss (screenwriter) for sharing the keynote address!
All individual graduate photos will be emailed to the students.
All individual graduate photos will be emailed to the students.
"I've always been a religious person, but I haven't always had faith. Faith is when you actually believe that the King of the universe has your back. [...] You've got to tap into your faith. Because that will give you the advantage over many of the people out there. You will be able to use the extra time working and being creative instead of all that wasted time and energy worrying."
Great advice from David N. Weiss (Screenwriter, Shrek 2, The Smurfs, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius) during his Keynote address at Graduation this year.
Great advice from David N. Weiss (Screenwriter, Shrek 2, The Smurfs, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius) during his Keynote address at Graduation this year.
