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Within a conservatory environment, our comprehensive program equips you for diverse opportunities in the film industry. You'll gain hands-on experience by rotating through various crew positions on student productions, developing a thorough appreciation for how each role contributes to cinematic storytelling.
You'll receive personalized instruction from faculty and guest filmmakers - accomplished professionals who excel at mentoring. These dedicated educators will walk you through every stage of film production, sharing their expertise while building lasting professional connections that extend far beyond your FSU education.
Storytelling serves as the cornerstone of our BFA program, from initial concept development through final editing. During your time at FSU Film School, you'll transform creative passion into professional practice, mastering industry-standard techniques while receiving a narrative-focused education to launch your film career.
Freshman admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission. Rather, we consider all the documentation you submit, and we carefully review your academic record and test scores to ensure that you are prepared for the rigorous curriculum you will encounter at Florida State University.
The courses listed below represent the minimum required for admission consideration:
4 English courses, at least three with substantial writing requirements
4 mathematics courses at the Algebra I level and higher
3 natural science courses, at least two with laboratory experience
3 social science courses
2 sequential courses of a world language or American Sign Language
2 elective courses, preferably in the above subject areas
The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University, although some departments require higher scores at the graduate level:
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55