Overview

The Communication - Film Studies program at Lamar University is the only university-level motion picture program in Southeast Texas which allows students to shoot on motion picture film.

What you will learn

Our students follow a student-centered, developmentally-oriented learning path as they move from introductory courses in film and digital video production, cinematography and editing, to courses in intermediate and advanced film and digital video production, digital special effects, advanced editing, producing, cinematography for motion picture imaging, advanced audio recording techniques and screenwriting.

We also encourage our students to produce films for the Boomtown Film and Music Festival and the Lagniappe Film and Music Festival.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Studies
Media Writing
Psychology of TV and Film
Film Theory
Pop Culture Theories
Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
Communication Law
Film Production
Screenwriting
Film Directors
American Film
Digital Editing
Studio Recording
Studies in Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beaumont, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Communication Studies View 757 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Application. All international applicants should submit online applications through the Apply Texas system.

Submit Official Evaluation of Transcripts. International Undergraduate applicants must have an official report of course-by-course evaluated transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary work sent to Lamar University directly by the evaluating agency.

Submit Admission Test Scores. International Freshman and International Transfer applicants should have SAT and/or ACT scores issued to Lamar University directly by the testing agency.

Provide Proof of English Language Proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22856 USD / year

≈ 22856 USD / year
Out-of-State

22856 USD / year

≈ 22856 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10586 USD / year

≈ 10586 USD / year

Living costs

Beaumont

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

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Overview

What you will learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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