Overview

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) 's Cinematic Arts BA program concentration prepares students to work across photo and video to enable employment in traditional industries and the fine arts arena that increasingly requires knowledge of a full range of lens-based skills.

Key Facts

Courses in digital and analog imaging, lighting, camera management, pre-production, production, and post-production lay the foundation for more advanced conceptual, technical, and aesthetic issues. An emphasis on increasing the students’ visual literacy within our highly mediated visual environment is central to developing their creative works. At all levels of coursework, students are encouraged to explore areas of personally generated subject matter to engage the camera, self, and environment. Students complete their studies in Photography and Cinema with a capstone project that includes a portfolio/demo reel/website and a resume and cover letter to gain presentation and marketing skills for future employment.

The Production Center

The Production Center (The Cage) provides production and post-production equipment, supplies, maintenance and support for currently enrolled Visual Arts students, graduate students, faculty and staff. The student staff members track over 600 checkout items, serve approximately 200 people, and perform over 2000 checkouts per year. The center provides 24-hour access to post-production facilities and 30 hours a week it is open for purchasing supplies and for checking-in/out equipment. This facility is an integral part of the Department of Visual Arts and the Imaging and Digital Arts graduate program. As developing artists expressing their personal vision and ideas, students are encouraged to explore the mediums of time-based digital media.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cinematic Arts
Screenwriting
Cinematography
Film Editing
Directing for Film

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore Highlands, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies View 872 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Official Transcript: Submission of official academic transcripts.
International Transcripts: For international applicants, submission of transcripts from previous educational institutions.
Evidence of Official English Proficiency: Proficiency proof through standardized English language exams (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).
Standardized Test Scores: Submission of standardized test scores (e.g., SAT, ACT).
Letters of Recommendation: Submission of letters supporting the applicant's academic and personal qualifications.

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Tuition Fee

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International

32745 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32745 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32745 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32745 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13689 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13689 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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