Overview
An 11-course (44-credit) film major balancing film and video production, including 16mm filmmaking, with film history and theory, ending in a senior seminar thesis project that may be a short film, research paper or screenplay.
- Official program name
- Film B.A.
- Awarded degree
- B.A. in FilmBachelor's · Bachelor of ArtsSource: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Roanoke, VA
- Delivery
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required attendance
- Regular campus attendanceStudents attend classes on campus throughout the program.Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not published
- Duration
- Not verified
- Required credits
- 11 courses (44 credits) for the majorSource: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Entry routes
- Not verified
Fields of study
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Studies | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
Bachelor of Arts whose major is film, combining production and film studies.
Source: hollins.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
Thesis, film or capstone
Capstone projectFILM 470 Senior Seminar: a thesis project in film production or studies, such as a short film, research paper, screenplay or series.
Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026Workshops
- FILM 280 Film Production is an introductory 16mm filmmaking course in which students make individual films.Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published areas of study
- Screenwriting I and II are offered as film electives.Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Other
- The undergraduate film program is for women.Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Faculty listed by the program
- Amy Gerber-Stroh — Program Director, Film; Professor
- Nathan Lee — Assistant Professor of Film
- Laura Ivins — Assistant Professor of Film
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: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026Production costs and equipment
Equipment and facility access
- Equipment loans
- Production equipment includes cameras, microphones, lights and tripods.Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Post-production
- Round-the-clock access to Mac editing suites.Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published production and equipment costs
Published production and course fees
- FILM 280 course fee
- FILM 280 Film Production carries a course fee listed in the tuition and fees table (amount not verified).Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026
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Admissions
Portfolio and submission materials
Portfolio requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate full-time tuition (14-22 credit hours)From the school's rate table for this level | $44,550 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: hollins.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Mandatory institutional fees
- Student fees (technology, green, mailbox, student government)
- $1,080 per academic yearMandatorySource: hollins.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
- hollins.edu/admission-aid/tuition-fees/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
- hollins.edu/programs/film/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- hollins.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Film-BA-Catalog-2026-27.pdf — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
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