Overview

This Film Certificate program at Temple University includes courses in film and video analysis, media arts, and media culture to help expand and inform your interest in filmmaking.

Through the certificate’s curriculum, you’ll have opportunities to

analyze film and television from varying perspectives;
better understand the critical role of film and media arts in American culture;
translate your creative visions into original video and audio projects; and
write for motion pictures and work from scripts.

If you decide to pursue the Film and Media Arts major, the four courses completed in the certificate program count toward the degree.

Careers

Graduates have pursued positions such as

camera operator,
casting director,
director,
film editor,
lighting and sound technician,
performer,
producer, and
screenwriter.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Filming Techniques
Video Analysis

Media and Culture

Media Arts
Interactive Functions

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

14 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

This certificate program is open to most Temple University undergraduate students.
The Film Certificate (Undergraduate) is not available to film and media arts majors.

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

35712 USD / year

≈ 35712 USD / year
Out-of-State

35712 USD / year

≈ 35712 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20616 USD / year

≈ 20616 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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