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 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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

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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

24114 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24114 USD per year during 48 months.
National

24114 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24114 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13746 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13746 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Athens

1079 - 1780 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Tutorials

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Athens

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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