Overview

Jacksonville University's Film program empowers the creative innovators of tomorrow by training them in all aspects of the arts and crafts of the moving image, from the aesthetic to the technological. We affirm the importance of storytelling as the form in which human beings give weight and meaning to the most important passage of their lives.

Major & Minor

The Film program enables JU students to double major and create the education that will drive their specific career goals. Want to direct? You can double major with Theatre Arts. Are you a screenwriter? You can double major in creative writing. Our degree allows the next generation of cinematographers to hone their skills with a photography degree. Editors can double major in animation or graphic design.

Producers gain entrepreneurial experience with in Jacksonville University’s Davis School of Business. We strive to make you as marketable as possible so when you enter the industry you are ready to make an impact right away.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Film
Digital Art
Basic Computer Animation
Screenwriting
Special Topics: in Media Arts
Cinematography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

Jacksonville University uses rolling admission with soft deadlines.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jacksonville, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Art History View 757 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

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A portfolio review is optional of prospective students in Media Arts (Animation, Design, Film) and Visual Arts (Art History, Illustration, Object Design, Photography).
Applications require a $30 non-refundable application fee along with the application.
Request that your official transcript be sent directly from your school(s) to Jacksonville University's admissions office.
Submit evidence of English language proficiency.
JU does not require applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score in the admissions application.
Completion of the Financial Information for International Applications Form is required.

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

48500 USD / year

≈ 48500 USD / year
Out-of-State

48500 USD / year

≈ 48500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48500 USD / year

≈ 48500 USD / year

Living costs

Jacksonville

United States

1033 - 1668 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Film.

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Major & Minor

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Jacksonville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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