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Bachelor of Integrated Lens in Based Media
- Bozeman, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Integrated Lens-Based Media at Montana State University is a programme in combined film and photographic media.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop creative and analytical work in Integrated Lens in Based Media
- apply appropriate design or production methods
- evaluate audience and context
- and present a coherent professional portfolio or body of work.
Career outcomes
- Cinematographer
- film and video editor
- sound designer
- fine art photographer
- installation artist
Curriculum
- Four-year
- 120-credit degree on the shared film and photography foundation. Students build an individual curriculum with one filmmaker and one photographer advisor across film
- photography and related media
- finishing with a comprehensive interdisciplinary capstone project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Freshman: secondary school transcript
- Minimum GPA 2.5/4.0
- Transfer: transcripts of all college coursework
- Minimum 2.0/4.0
- Proof of English proficiency
- SAT/ACT optional.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (freshman); transcripts of all post-secondary coursework (transfer, 12+ college credits)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4 (new 1-6 scale
- TOEFL PBT revised paper-delivered 56)
- PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 525
- Duolingo PTE Academic 51
- Cambridge Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Completion certificate
- English proficiency evidence where applicable
- Financial documents for visa purposes where required
- Additional program-specific documents.
How to apply
- Check the requirements and deadlines: Fall July 1
- Spring November 15
- Summer March 15 official website. Apply online at official website and pay the 38 USD fee. Upload the high school transcript (all college transcripts for transfer) and proof of English proficiency. SAT/ACT optional. Receive the admission packet with acceptance letter and I-20
- apply for the F-1 visa. Attend the in-person international orientation on arrival and carry health insurance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,586 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $38 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Bozeman |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Architecture |
| Department | School of Film and Photography |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
50 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
50 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,586 USD per year. The application fee is $38 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,979 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4 (new 1-6 scale, TOEFL PBT revised paper-delivered 56), PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 525, Duolingo PTE Academic 51, Cambridge Duolingo 110.