As of right now, the University of Arkansas (UArk) does not have a B.A. or BFA in Film. This is why Film Society exists, so we can bridge students with this common interest and passion.
However, there are several film courses and classes at the University. The Experimental Media Arts (EMA) program at the School of Art (ARTS) has Experiments in Moving Image/Sound courses as well as access to advanced cinema cameras, audio equipment, lighting, other gear, and access to editing bays. Prior EMA students have made films for their theses. This course is best suited for those with a cinematographic or visual language focus.
The School of Journalism and Strategic Media (SJSM) has a Multimedia concentration under the Journalism BA (JOUR), as well as a Broadcast concentration. The program also offers several video production courses and a Documentary master's. This program is best for those who want to pursue documentary.
Theatre (THTR) offers a screenwriting course, and the program as a whole equips students in acting, writing, directing, and more. Technical theatre students have focused on lighting and sound design, and many of the skills transfer very well to the screen.
The Communications Department (COMM) offers filmmaking courses under special topics, including Intro to Filmmaking, Experimental Filmmaking, and more. This department also is where the film theory classes are listed under. Some classes study a genre of film, and then will carry out a production for a project.
Note that the above information is true as of Feb 26, 2025. Degree requirements and courses offered change regularly. You can contact your advisor for more information, although with special topics courses such as film, searching in Workday/UA Connect or contacting the department directly may yield better results.