Overview

As a Film and Television (BFA) major, you’ll choose from one of eight concentrations and collaborate with your peers to create thought-provoking films. Each individual brings their own strengths to projects, whether it’s the ability to light a shot perfectly, write a compelling script, or edit the perfect cut. By working closely with a diverse group of students, you’ll gain perspective and learn more about yourself as a filmmaker.

Key Features

Columbia College Chicago offers two similar options for film-related degrees: a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film and Television and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film and Television. The Film and Television BA might be the best choice for you if you want a broad overview of filmmaking or want to create more experimental work.
Highlighting independent shorts and feature films of all genres from around the world, this three-day festival includes dozens of visiting filmmakers who mingle with Columbia students during screenings, panels, and other festival events. As a Columbia student, you’ll have opportunities to sit on screening committees, intern for the festival, meet visiting filmmakers, or submit your own films.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Casting
Production Design Fabrication Basics
Sound for Cinema and Television
Idea Development for Cinema
Studies in Editing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, 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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General requirements

Students must submit all official educational records of high school, secondary school or college/university work. Ask your school(s) to send official or certified true copies of your educational records that demonstrate successful completion of a high school or secondary education.
Proof of English language proficiency is required for admission to the college if English is not your country’s primary language.
Within the application, submit a writing sample.
Portfolio, audition, and/or interview requirements can vary based on your intended major.
Application fee for international students (nonrefundable): $25

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35498 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35498 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

35498 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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