Overview

The trend, from studio summer blockbusters to ambitious, hyper-technology-driven student films, is to spend increasing amounts of money on visual effects, the latest Steadicams, helicopter camera mounts, green screen technology, digital image manipulation and - the latest craze - 3-D.

The programme

And, increasingly, audiences and critics alike are bemoaning how fewer and fewer movies are worth the soaring ticket prices . When a big-budget movie is shot in 3-D, but the characters and story are only one-dimensional, something is seriously wrong.

Our goal, then: Solid stories, smartly told.

Cinema at McDaniel College doesn't embrace the typical button-pushing, widget-obsessed approach to producing media. Instead, we emphasize mastery of three key liberal arts-based skills areas that have always lain at the core of great cinema.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication: Media

Cinema

Television Production

Basic Video Editing

Scriptwriting

Cinema Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Westminster, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Drama View 876 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school transcript: If you cannot secure an official high school transcript, we will gladly accept an unofficial copy that includes grades 9-11. All students are required to submit a final official transcript that demonstrates high school graduation prior to enrollment.
Personal Essay: Your personal essay helps us become acquainted with you as a person and student, apart from courses and grades. It will also demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself.
Letter of Recommendation or Common Application Secondary School Report (recommended)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

51106 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51106 USD per year during 48 months.
National

51106 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51106 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

51106 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51106 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Westminster

1610 - 2727 USD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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