Overview

Vision Statement

The Film program of the University of Central Arkansas will be preeminent nationally in filmmaking education. As a leader, the Film program will be recognized for its excellence by:

Developing a high-quality comprehensive educational and artistic experience through narrative film production, screenwriting, and critical studies;

Drawing positive attention, in the region and nation-wide, to the program, faculty, and students;

Teaching students the business of filmmaking and marketing of films;

Recognizing trends that will create opportunities for filmmakers in the future;

Maintaining a student to equipment ratio that keeps new and cutting edge equipment in the student’s hands, both in the classroom and outside of class on their own projects;

Initiating and pursuing projects at a professional level;

Fostering the community-wide appreciation of the art and production of films;

Recruiting, enhancing, and retaining an internationally recognized faculty and staff.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Script Analysis

Digital Filmmaking

Classical Film Theory

Cinema History

Production Design

Cinematography

Film Theory Since 1960

Film Editing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Rolling Admission for national students.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Conway, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for International Admission.
Non-Refundable $50.00 Application Fee.
Copy of the biographical page of your passport.
Copy of the diploma or leaving certificate or GED (General Education Diploma) translated into English.
SAT/ACT scores if applicable.
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Transcripts/mark sheets from secondary school with

at least 3 academic years of records
a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
English translation

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18854 USD / year

≈ 18854 USD / year
Out-of-State

18854 USD / year

≈ 18854 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10994 USD / year

≈ 10994 USD / year

Living costs

Conway

United States

878 - 1274 USD / month

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Vision Statement

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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