Chapman University Dodge College

What Chapman University Dodge College does

Chapman University Dodge College is a constituent college of Chapman University, a private research university in Orange, California, specializing in undergraduate and graduate education for film, television, and media arts. The college serves aspiring filmmakers, screenwriters, directors, cinematographers, editors, producers, documentary makers, and entertainment business students through degree programs delivered on the Chapman campus, with revenue generated through university-administered tuition rather than direct commercial pricing.

The college's core platform is the Dodge Student Portal (ftvstudents.chapman.edu), a centralized web application that aggregates academic services, production resources, mentorship programs, and career support behind a single Chapman SSO login. Built around this portal is a substantial production infrastructure including the Goldroom equipment lending service, sound stages with calendar scheduling, a prop house, scene shop, TV studio, local filming locations, and constructed standing sets such as western towns, farms, and ranches. Production management is further supported by ProjectHQ (projecthq.chapman.edu), while downstream post-production resources cover editing, visual effects, sound mixing, and color grading.

Mentorship and external engagement are delivered through two structured programs — Dodge Next Gen for graduate students and Dodge Insiders for alumni connections — alongside the Film Festival Office, Innovative Filmmakers Challenge, Script Bank, and Media Library. The college's go-to-market is institutionally embedded: marketing flows through Chapman University's central admissions and communications channels, distribution is direct/on-campus with supplemental self-serve portal access, and there is no independent commercial sales motion. Pricing (tuition and fees) is set by Chapman University's central administration rather than by Dodge College itself.

Name

Chapman University Dodge College

Legal name

Chapman University

Website

https://ftvstudents.chapman.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chapman University Dodge College is a constituent college of Chapman University in Orange, California, delivering undergraduate and graduate film, television, and media arts education supported by a centralized student portal, professional production facilities, and industry mentorship programs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Film and Media Arts Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Film school education
• Film production programs
• Screenwriting courses
• Post-production training
• Media arts degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2C

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Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

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Core offering

Dodge College delivers undergraduate and graduate education in film, television, and media arts, combined with hands-on access to professional production resources. Offerings include mentorship programs, equipment rental through the Goldroom, sound stage and post-production facilities, on-campus filming locations, production management services, and a centralized student portal that consolidates academic, production, and career support services for enrolled students.

Product overview

Dodge College at Chapman University operates a unified student portal platform serving film and television production students. The main Dodge Student Portal provides centralized access to all services including academic management, production resources, mentorship programs, and career services. Key products include mentorship programs (Dodge Next Gen for graduates, Dodge Insiders for alumni connections), comprehensive production management services (Goldroom equipment, Sound Stages, Prop House, Scene Shop), location filming resources, and specialized initiatives like the Innovative Filmmakers Challenge and PEACHy sustainability program. The portfolio also includes ProjectHQ for production tracking, Script Bank for screenplay access, Media Library for archival content, and Film Festival support services.

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Products and services

• Dodge Student Portal A student-facing web portal providing login access to academic resources, production services, mentorship programs, and administrative tools for film and television students at Chapman University's Dodge College.
• Dodge Next Gen Mentorship Program Graduate-level mentorship program connecting students with industry professionals for career guidance and networking in the film and television industry.
• Dodge Insiders Mentorship Program Mentorship program linking current students with Dodge College alumni for industry insights and professional development.
• Production Management Services Comprehensive production support including rental programs, grants, crew member databases, insurance coordination, sustainable production practices, and professional crew networking for student productions.
• Goldroom Equipment Lending Equipment lending and rental service providing professional filmmaking gear to student productions, including cameras, lighting, and grip equipment.
• Sound Stage Facilities On-campus filming stages with technical infrastructure, calendar scheduling, and production support for student film and television projects.
• Prop House Inventory of props and set dressing items available for student production use.
• Scene Shop Workshop facility for constructing sets, props, and scenic elements for student productions.
• Filming Location Services Resources for on-campus and local filming including standing sets, western towns, farms, ranches, and location protection services for student productions.
• Innovative Filmmakers Challenge Annual competition and showcase for student filmmakers featuring innovative production approaches and creative projects.
• Film Festival Office Support services for student film festival submissions, including guidance on submission processes and festival circuit navigation.

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Technology focussed No

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Direct peers

• AFI Conservatory: Graduate-only conservatory focused on six disciplines including directing, cinematography, and editing, located in Los Angeles. Comparable to Dodge's MFA offerings in specialization depth and industry mentorship model.
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD): Large private art and design college with dedicated performing arts and film programs, professional production resources, and a mentorship-driven model. Comparable in private-school positioning and integrated arts curriculum, though with a broader creative-arts scope.
• NYU Tisch School of the Arts: East Coast counterpart offering undergraduate and graduate film production degrees with strong industry placement into New York-based television and film. Operates at the same tier of selectivity and tuition as Dodge and competes for the same pool of national applicants.
• California Institute of the Arts (CalArts): Private California arts conservatory offering BFA and MFA programs in film/video and animation with strong industry placement. Overlaps with Dodge in California geography and film/video curriculum, though CalArts leans more heavily into experimental and animation tracks.
• USC School of Cinematic Arts: The premier private US film school, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across film production, screenwriting, animation, and media arts with deep industry ties in Los Angeles. Directly comparable to Dodge in mission, geography, and curriculum scope, and the primary competitive benchmark for top film school applicants.
• UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television: Public California-based film school offering BA and MFA programs in film, television, and digital media with extensive production resources and proximity to Hollywood. Directly comparable in curriculum and location, differing primarily in public-vs-private funding model.
• Columbia College Chicago: Mid-sized private arts college in Chicago with a film and video program offering BA and MFA tracks with production facilities. Comparable in tuition positioning and arts-college identity, differing primarily in Midwestern geography and broader arts portfolio.
• Emerson College (Visual and Media Arts): Private college with a prominent film production program offering BA and BFA tracks, including sound design and post-production, comparable in size and curricular scope to Dodge. Both compete for the same private-school film applicants nationally.
• Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television: LA-based private Jesuit university offering undergraduate and graduate film programs with professional production facilities and Los Angeles industry access. Closely comparable to Dodge in mission, private tuition structure, and Southern California location.

Others

• Chapman University (parent institution): Private research university that houses Dodge College. Included as an ecosystem participant rather than a competitor — understanding Chapman's broader strategic posture, endowment, and governance is essential context for evaluating Dodge's funding, autonomy, and risk profile.

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