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Bachelor
Bachelor of Filmmaking BA
- Burbank, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year BA combining film production with media studies and a thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
Career outcomes
- Acquisitions
- Agency and management
- Casting
- Development
- Festival programming
- Location management
- Marketing
- Post-production supervisor
- Producer
- Production management
- Publicity
- Writing
Curriculum
- Four years. Film Production I and II
- Cinematography
- Sound
- Editing
- Directing
- Introduction to Screenwriting
- Media Industries
- Producing
- Entertainment Marketing
- Film History I and II
- Career Development
- and BA Thesis I and II. A required internship places students with studios and media employers.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation with transcripts including 11th grade; minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 unweighted scale; certified English translations and NACES course-by-course evaluation for non-US documents; English test taken within two years (TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 90) unless waived; portfolio for Animation + VFX
- Experience Design
- Fashion Design and Game Art & Design; SAT/ACT optional; transfer applicants need at least 24 transferable units.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation with transcripts including 11th grade (final transcript showing graduation before enrolment), Transfer applicants need at least 24 transferable units, Certified English translation and course-by-course NACES evaluation for non-US documents, Portfolio for Animation + VFX, Experience Design, Fashion Design and Game Art & Design (transfers also Architecture and Interior Design), SAT/ACT optional
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 61
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 90
- PTE Academic 50
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines. Apply on the URLA portal or the Common Application; No application fee. Submit transcripts with certified English translation and NACES course-by-course evaluation
- English test score
- a portfolio where required. Accept the offer with the non-refundable commitment deposit (500 USD) and Statement of Intent. Send passport copy and a bank statement covering one academic year to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $50,036 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Burbank (Los Angeles campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Woodbury School of Design and Media Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $50,036 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $25,112 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 90, PTE Academic 50.