Overview

The B.F.A. Film Tutorial Major from Ohio University, offered through Honors Tutorial College is vigorous and comprehensive and is designed for highly motivated undergraduate study within the environment of a graduate film school. Curriculum goals must include breadth of experience, depth in the selected area of concentration, and superior achievement demonstrated by tutorials, coursework and the thesis. This is a four-year program of study for exceptional students culminating in a thesis leading to the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Tutorials

Six individual tutorials (one per semester) on topics are required during the freshman, sophomore and junior years. Possible tutorial topics in film production include all aspects of film and video preproduction: screenwriting, producing, directing, and special topics in film/video production. Possible tutorial topics in film studies include: film theory, criticism, history (including history of experimental, documentary, and narrative film/video), historiography, film and society, research methods, and international cinemas. Tutorials may be taken in departments outside the Film Division with permission. The Director of Studies assigns and/or approves tutors in accordance with the student’s interests.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates of the Honors Tutorial program in film are prepared to begin careers as independent filmmakers and film and television industry professionals. They are well-positioned to seek and gain admission into M.F.A. programs in film and media arts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Tutorial
Filmmaking
Film Studies
Sound Techniques
Film Aesthetics
Media Arts Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, 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.

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General requirements

Students applying to the program should have demonstrated high capability and interest in chemistry.
Application form
$70 international application processing fee
Academic records from every institution you have attended, with a certified or attested translation if the original document is not in English.
Evidence of sufficient funding to support your educational and living expenses for a 9-month period.
Statement of activities
Official proof of English proficiency, if available. TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exams should be taken within the last 12 months.

GCSE or IGCSE Curricula

For students participating in the GCSE or IGCSE curricula, we generally expect to see at least 6 passes, graded C or higher.

International Baccalaureate Curriculum

For students studying an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, we generally expect an average of 5 out of 7 on your college-preparatory curriculum.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

25796 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25796 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14582 USD / year

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Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 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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