Filming and Photography on Campus
1. Purpose
Filming on-campus can pose risks to the people, programs, and property of Brigham Young University–Hawaii (“BYU–Hawaii” or “university”). To mitigate these risks, the university has established rules and procedures for how campus property is used for filming and photography.
2. Policy
As a private university, BYU–Hawaii retains the right to determine access onto campus property. The university also retains the right to determine how campus property is used for filming and photography. This policy outlines who may or may not film or photograph on campus.
3. Implementation
3.1 Political, Documentary, and Advocacy Work
Consistent with the university’s Political Involvement policy, political candidates may not use photographs or video taken on campus for campaign purposes. Groups or individuals may not film or photograph for documentaries or advocacy campaigns on campus property without university approval, which may be requested from Marketing and Communications.
3.2 Personal Use
To fulfill its mission, the university seeks to maintain an environment where students and employees are safe and respected. Individuals, including visitors to campus, may take video and photographs for personal use that are unobtrusive, are in keeping with other campus policies, and do not interrupt campus programs, classes, or activities. Those in violation of this policy may be asked by Campus Security to stop and or leave campus..
3.3 Student Work
BYU–Hawaii students may film or take photographs on campus as part of an academic project if they obtain approval from their professor or another university academic advisor. Faculty members or other academic advisors who approve student plans to film or photograph on-campus are to ensure that the activity complies with this and other university policies.
3.4 Journalists
Credentialled news organizations are generally permitted to film and take photographs in open areas of the campus. Journalists should contact Marketing and Communications beforehand as some events and venues have photography restrictions. News reporters and photographers should have media credentials to identify themselves and are expected to follow journalistic codes of conduct and ethics.
3.5 Departments and Employees
On-campus filming and photography done on behalf of a university unit should be approved through the respective dean or director. Film and photography crews should also carry credentials that include the department name and contact information. Shoots that require special accommodations because of the location or the activity should be coordinated with building supervisors in advance.