Mount Pleasant,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BFA in Cinema Arts in Mount Pleasant United States | Central Michigan University
Central Michigan University
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Mount Pleasant United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,850
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Gain comprehensive knowledge of filmmaking through Michigan's exclusive BFA program in cinema arts. Transform initial concepts into polished scripts. Explore diverse design and aesthetic approaches in film. Create your own productions using professional-grade equipment and software. Graduate with practical experience and a strong digital portfolio to launch careers in filmmaking, screenwriting, and related fields.
Learn from award-winning faculty like Eric Limarenko and Katherine Hadar, whose works have been featured at prestigious festivals. Study scriptwriting, audiovisual production, film analysis, and other subjects alongside equally enthusiastic peers. Apply classroom knowledge to complete your own film project from conception to final cut. Student films have been showcased at events like the Central Michigan International Film Festival and Traverse City Film Festival.
Access internship opportunities with broadcasting networks, media companies, digital agencies, and other organizations outside class. Participate in CMU's Animation Club, Film Society, or Moore Hall Television - a group dedicated to fostering diversity and cultural understanding through cinema.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High school graduate: If you are currently in high school, we just need to see your 9-11 (or equivalent) grade transcripts for an admission decision. However, you must graduate from an approved high school (or equivalent) prior to starting classes at CMU.
To ensure your success at CMU, you must provide proof of proficiency in English
Submit official transcripts from your high school. If you have college credits, also submit transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended.
TOEFL: 550 PBT/79 IBT for regular admission.
IELTS: 6.5 for regular admission.
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or General Certificate of Education (GSE): A score of A or B on the English Language Exam.
SAT: Evidence-based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 520.
ACT: English score of 21.
ELS Language Center Program: Completion of Level 112 for regular admission.
International Baccalaureate (IB): A grade of 5 in English at the Higher Level is required for regular admission.
To ensure your success at CMU, you must provide proof of proficiency in English
Submit official transcripts from your high school. If you have college credits, also submit transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended.
TOEFL: 550 PBT/79 IBT for regular admission.
IELTS: 6.5 for regular admission.
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or General Certificate of Education (GSE): A score of A or B on the English Language Exam.
SAT: Evidence-based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of 520.
ACT: English score of 21.
ELS Language Center Program: Completion of Level 112 for regular admission.
International Baccalaureate (IB): A grade of 5 in English at the Higher Level is required for regular admission.
Tuition
USD
20,850