Iowa City,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Cinema in Iowa City United States | University of Iowa
University of Iowa
|
Iowa City United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,754
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The global film and television industry offers countless creative possibilities for students who blend artistic talent with comprehensive training in film theory, analysis, and production methods. Pursuing a Cinema degree can launch careers in directing, location scouting, post-production editing, cinematography, screenwriting, producing, casting, research, or teaching. The program's production facility provides student access to professional cameras and gear, along with 50 digital editing workstations running Final Cut Pro software. Students can take intermediate and advanced courses in intimate classroom settings.
Film students additionally engage in masterclasses with acclaimed documentary and narrative filmmakers who come to campus. These visiting artists typically stay for 3-6 days to showcase their projects, lead specialized workshops, and have one-on-one sessions with students. Some distinguished guests even teach full-semester production courses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements:
- An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) total score of 6.5, with no sub score lower than 6.0
- Internet-based test (iBT): 80 with no sub score lower than 17
- Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test: no sub score lower than 17
- Paper-based test (PBT): 530
- An ACT English sub score of 21
- An SAT Reading score of 29
- A Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 with no sub-scores lower than 47
Tuition
USD
30,754