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Ithaca College · Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies, Roy H. Park School of Communications
A 120-credit BFA in Film with core cinema production, screenwriting, photography and film studies courses, advanced cinema production electives (directing, cinematography, editing, sound and more) and a thesis cinema production.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
BFA whose major is Film.
Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmThesis Cinema Production (CNPH 42000) is a core requirement.
Source: catalog.ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026As 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: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026Production and equipment costs: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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Early decision · first-year
November 1
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Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026Early action · first-year
December 1
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Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026Application deadline · first-year
February 1 (regular decision)
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Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026Transfer applicants · transfer
March 1
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Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Full-time, 12-18 credits per semesterFrom the school's rate table for this level | $59,440 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Partial funding
The Studio (Park School media incubator) production grant
Not stated
Eligibility: Collaborative student projects judged likely to be marketable; includes the annual 'Pitch it to Produce It' event
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