
Ithaca College · Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies, Roy H. Park School of Communications
Television, Film, and Digital Media (B.S.)
Overview
A 120-credit BS in television, film and digital media in which students choose a concentration; the Television and Film Production concentration adds 16+ credits of production courses.
- Official program name
- Television, Film, and Digital Media (B.S.)
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science in Television, Film, and Digital MediaBachelor's · Bachelor of ScienceSource: catalog.ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- Ithaca College — Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies, Roy H. Park School of Communications
- Location
- Ithaca, NY
- Delivery
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required attendance
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
- Duration
- Four yearsSource: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required credits
- 120 creditsSource: catalog.ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Entry routes
- First-year entry — First-year admission via Common App or Coalition with Scoir (early decision, early action or regular decision).Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Transfer entry — Transfer regular decision deadline March 1.Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Film and television
- The program covers both film and television.Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fields of study
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Named concentrationPathway: Television & Film ProductionAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: catalog.ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
Broader media BS with an officially named Television & Film Production concentration; recorded with that concentration.
Source: catalog.ithaca.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
- Television and Film ProductionSource: catalog.ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Thesis, film or capstone
Capstone projectOne program capstone course (e.g. Senior Media Thesis, Documentary Workshop).
Source: catalog.ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026Faculty listed by the program
Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Production costs and equipment
Equipment and facility access
- Equipment loans
- Cameras for upper-level courses can be borrowed from the Park Portable Equipment Center (PPEC).Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Facilities
- Park School labs with the hardware and software needed for required assignments.Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published production and equipment costs
Published production and course fees
- Photography expendables
- $100 per course MandatoryAbout $100 of expendable items for Introduction to Photography.Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Thesis and project spending
- Digital camera for Introduction to Photography
- $400 – $700 one-time MandatoryIntroduction to Photography (a core course) requires a manual-control DSLR or mirrorless camera, typically $400-700.Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We never estimate a total cost when key expenses are unpublished. Compare production costs
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
- SAT / ACT
- OptionalTest-optional policy.Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate competitiveness. Build an application checklist
Deadlines
- Year not printed
Early decision · first-year
November 1
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Year not printed
Early action · first-year
December 1
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Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Year not printed
Application deadline · first-year
February 1 (regular decision)
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Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Year not printed
Transfer applicants · transfer
March 1
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| 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 |
Mandatory institutional fees
- Student Support and Technology Fee
- $300 per academic yearMandatorySource: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Funding
Partial funding
- Separate application
- Scholar Programs (including Park) have a December 1 application deadline.Source: ithaca.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Sources and verification
- catalog.ithaca.edu/undergrad/schools/park-school-communications/department-media-arts-sciences-studi — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- ithaca.edu/academics/roy-h-park-school-communications/television-film-and-digital-media-experience — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- ithaca.edu/academics/roy-h-park-school-communications/television-film-and-digital-media-experience/e — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- ithaca.edu/admission/undergraduate-admission/apply-ic — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- ithaca.edu/admission/undergraduate-admission/apply-ic/application-deadlines — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- ithaca.edu/tuition-financial-aid/undergraduate-tuition-and-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
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