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Academy of Art University · School of Motion Pictures & Television
A 120-unit BFA combining a filmmaking core with a specialization in directing, producing, cinematography, editing, production design or screenwriting, plus sophomore and senior portfolio courses. Offered on campus and online; undergraduate admission is open.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Named concentrationPathway: DirectingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Named concentrationPathway: CinematographyAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenwriting | Named concentrationPathway: ScreenwritingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Producing | Named concentrationPathway: ProducingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Named concentrationPathway: EditingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
BFA in film and television production with specialization in a filmmaking area.
Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
PortfolioSenior Portfolio course (3 units).
Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, domestic studentsFrom the school's rate table for this level | $1,366 | per unit · 2026-2027Estimate$163,920 = 120 units × $1,366 per unit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| International — Undergraduate, international studentsFrom the school's rate table for this level | $1,682 | per unit · 2026-2027Estimate$201,840 = 120 units × $1,682 per unit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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