Overview
A BA in Film combining cinema history and theory with craft-based filmmaking, with five tracks: film studies, film production, screenwriting, documentary production and industry studies. Transfer students in the production track complete at least 21 credits in the department.
- Official program name
- Film, B.A.
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Arts in FilmBachelor's · Bachelor of ArtsSource: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- CUNY Brooklyn College — Film
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Delivery
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.Source: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required attendance
- Regular campus attendanceStudents attend classes on campus throughout the program.Source: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not published
- Duration
- Not verified
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Entry routes
- Transfer entry — Transfer students in the film production concentration must complete at least 21 credits in the Department of Film at Brooklyn College; other concentrations, 18 credits.Source: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fields of study
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Named concentrationPathway: Film ProductionAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Studies | Named concentrationPathway: Film StudiesAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenwriting | Named concentrationPathway: ScreenwritingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Producing | Named concentrationPathway: Industry StudiesAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
BA major in film with tracks in film studies, film production, screenwriting, documentary production and industry studies.
Source: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Curriculum, pathways and faculty
Official concentrations and pathways
- Film StudiesSource: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Film ProductionSource: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- ScreenwritingSource: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Documentary ProductionSource: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Industry StudiesSource: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Thesis, film or capstone
Culminating requirement: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Other
- Required courses in all concentrations must be completed with a grade of C or higher.Source: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Faculty listed by the program
- Sarah Christman — Department Chair
As listed on the program's official page on October 12, 2026. Listing does not mean a faculty member is teaching or supervising new students in a given year.
Source: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026Production costs and equipment
Equipment and facility access
Equipment access: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Published production and equipment costs
Published production and course fees
- Course material fees
- Some courses carry fees for special materials, film rental, transportation or other non-instructional costs (college-wide policy; film-specific amounts not published).Source: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026
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Admissions
Portfolio and submission materials
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Other requirements
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Tests
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Deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Undergraduate, New York State residents, full-time (12 credits or more)From the school's rate table for this level | $3,465 | per semesterSource: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Undergraduate, nonresident and international studentsFrom the school's rate table for this level | $620 | per creditSource: brooklyn.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Funding
Funding not verified
Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Sources and verification
- brooklyn.edu/academics/programs/film-ba/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- brooklyn.edu/bursar/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
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