Quinnipiac University · Film, Television and Media Arts

BA in Film, Television and Media Arts

BABachelor of Arts in Film, Television and Media ArtsFunding not verified

Overview

A 120-credit BA with 45 credits in the core and film curriculum plus a required minor, covering production, screenwriting and film analysis and ending in a two-semester senior capstone film.

Official program name: BA in Film, Television and Media Arts
Awarded degree: Bachelor of Arts in Film, Television and Media ArtsBachelor's · Bachelor of Arts
Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
School: Quinnipiac University — Film, Television and Media Arts
Location: Hamden, CT
Delivery: On campus
Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Required attendance: Regular campus attendanceStudents attend classes on campus throughout the program.
Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Study intensity: Not published
Duration: Not verified
Required credits: 120 credits (45 in the core and FTM curriculum, 18-credit minor)
Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Entry routes: Not verified
Film and television: The program covers both film and television.
Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Fields of study

Field	Classification	Evidence
Film Production	Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field.	Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Why this degree is listed

BA whose major is film and television production.

Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

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Curriculum, pathways and faculty

Thesis, film or capstone

Thesis filmTwo-semester senior capstone producing a narrative or documentary short film.

Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Other

A minor (typically 18 credits) is required; it may not be the Film and Television minor.
Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Published areas of study

Required FTM courses include Understanding Film, Single Camera Production, Multicamera Production, Analysis of the Moving Image, Intermediate Production and Screenwriting, plus three FTM electives.
Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Faculty 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

Production and equipment costs are separate from tuition. Tuition does not include cameras, crew, actors, locations, software or thesis-film budgets unless the school says so.

Equipment and facility access

Facilities: Ed McMahon Communications Center with studio, audio and lighting gear for individual or group projects.
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Published production and equipment costs

Thesis and project spending

Senior capstone film budget: $15,000 – $20,000 per project Capstone films generally have budgets between $15,000 and $20,000; the page does not say who funds them.
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Admissions

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Portfolio and submission materials

Portfolio requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Other requirements

Personal statement: RequiredPersonal essay
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Recommendation letters: Required1 letters — At least one letter of recommendation
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Transcripts: RequiredHigh school transcript
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Tests

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Deadlines

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Early decision
Early Decision I: November 1 · for Fall
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Application deadline
Regular Decision: February 1 · for Fall
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Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its applicant category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-year and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other. Production costs are listed separately above.

Category	Amount	Basis and year
All students — Full-time undergraduate tuition (12-16 credits per semester)Published for on campus studyFrom the school's rate table for this level	$56,430	per academic year · 2026-2027Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Funding

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Funding not verified

Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 12, 2026.

catalog.qu.edu/communications/film-television-media-arts/film-television-media-arts-ba/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
qu.edu/schools/communications/programs/bachelors-degree/film-television-and-media-arts/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
qu.edu/schools/communications/programs/bachelors-degree/film-television-and-media-arts/admissions/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
qu.edu/schools/communications/programs/bachelors-degree/film-television-and-media-arts/tuition-and-f — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026

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