Overview

The Acting for the Screen course from the University of Colorado Denver hands-on experience in screenwriting, editing, camera operation, acting, and storytelling. Guided by industry professionals, students work on short films, web series, documentaries, digital effects, and TV production.

Career opportunities:

CU Denver Film & Television alumni are making waves in the industry, from careers at NBCUniversal to winning prestigious Academy Awards. Whether working as independent filmmakers, corporate communications specialists, in post-production studios, as documentary makers, or with major TV stations and networks, our graduates are thriving in every corner of the industry.

Students in the program graduate with a robust professional portfolio, featuring personal film projects and collaborative work, including a web series recognized at the L.A. Web Series Festiva and senior thesis work that had landed major film festival screenings. Many graduates have earned Emmy Award nominations and gained international recognition for their work in television, film, and documentaries. Alumni excel as writers, producers, actors, and agents, showcasing the program's comprehensive career preparation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Lighting, Grip, and Sound

The Culture of Television

Editing and Post Production Techniques
Advanced Acting & Directing
Directing for Film & TV

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Drama View 757 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.

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General requirements

Your GPA and test scores fall into or above our middle 50%
You've completed all The state of Colorado Higher Education Admission Requirements

You have no more than two The University of Colorado Minimum Academic Preparation Standards unit deficiencies

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You are required to submit complete transcripts from ALL secondary/high schools you have attended – even if you did not graduate from the school

Proof of English Language Proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33906 USD / year

≈ 33906 USD / year
Out-of-State

31917 USD / year

≈ 31917 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12573 USD / year

≈ 12573 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 USD / month

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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