Overview

Cinema and photography students from Robert Morris University practice and gain skills in photographic and cinematographic production such as screenwriting, shooting, directing, sound design, motion graphics, editing, as well as in specific fields of production such as commercial, editorial, documentary, and photojournalism production. The program provides students with professional competency and critical analysis skills in preparation for today’s merged media environment. From reflected lights to the red carpet, from darkrooms to drone videography, exciting careers in cinema, television, and photography await this program’s graduates.

Key Features

The B.F.A. in Cinema and Photography degree program provides students with practical experience and professional fluency in visual storytelling, composition, and project development, as well as in new platforms for lens-based expressions that are transforming the industry and culture. The program structure is hands-on and production-intensive, preparing students for professional careers or for pursuing graduate study.The B.A. in Cinema and Photography degree offers a multi-faceted approach to studying cinema and photography in practice and theory. Students study lens-based media as an academic discipline while gaining complementary professional skills in photographic and cinematographic production. Through hands-on assignments, screenings, and by critically analyzing the industry’s past, present, and future, students gain a comprehensive approach to lens-based media for a professional career or for furthering their education with a graduate degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Imaging

Idea Development, Writing and Storyboarding

Screenwriting

Digital Photography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete RMU’s free online application at rmu.edu/apply

Official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended

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For Transfer Students: college transcripts should include a course by course evaluation to ensure credits are transferred and applied correctly. If the student has earned 30+ credits at a college in the United States, secondary school transcripts may not be required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39270 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39270 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

39270 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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