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Bachelor of Cinema Arts

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Students learn filmmaking from script to post-production and graduate with a portfolio for film and video careers.

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 knowledge of Cinema Arts
develop creative practice
Evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
Not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

Video editor
Producer
Writer
Audio-visual technician
Multimedia illustrator
Film producer
Production planner
Broadcast presenter

Curriculum

Coursework covers scriptwriting
Audio and video production and film critique
Along with design and aesthetic principles. Students then produce their own film from start to finish using professional equipment and software. The degree is 78 credit hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent (transcripts for grades 9-11 accepted for an early decision
Graduation required before enrolment) or college transcripts for transfer
Proof of English proficiency
Proof of funds for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent (grades 9-11 transcripts for a decision, Graduation required before enrolment), Transfer applicants with college credit follow transfer rules

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Official Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency Evidence

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,050 USD
Application fee	$55 USD
Deposit	$2,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of the Arts and Media
Department	School of Communication, Journalism and Media
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.