Overview

Although Willamette University's program focuses on analysis rather than production, all Cinema Studies majors also explore some aspect of the making of cinema. Students have the option to take additional electives in this area, and those students may also complete a production-oriented creative senior project.

Learning outcomes

As you take multiple approaches to cinema study, you’ll explore the practical challenges of audiovisual representation and interpretation. The interdisciplinary breadth of our Cinema Studies course offerings — and the variety of national cinemas the program includes — will equip you to question and respond to those representations.

Along the way, you’ll have access to film festivals, research opportunities, and professional internships with organizations like Capital Community Media. These experiences will set the stage for a rewarding career in a field that touches us all.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Originate and develop concepts

Research and apply concepts and theories of creativity

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

Collaborate with editors during post production

Conceive and develop lighting designs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oregon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Common application

Records of Secondary and Post-Secondary Academic Work

School Report Form and Counselor Recommendation

SAT or ACT scores - optional

Teacher Evaluation - optional

Official Language Test Score

Passport Photo Identification Page

Financial Guarantee Statement

Mailing Your Documents

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Out-of-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year

Living costs

Oregon

United States

1031 - 1701 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oregon

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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