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BFA in Film, Television and Media Arts

BFABachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Media ArtsFunding not verified

Overview

A 120-credit BFA with 63 credits in the core and film curriculum, including required directing, screenwriting, film history and production courses, five film electives, an internship and a two-semester senior capstone film. No minor is required.

Official program name
BFA in Film, Television and Media Arts
Awarded degree
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Media ArtsBachelor's · Bachelor of Fine Arts
Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
School
Quinnipiac University — Film, Television and Media Arts
Location
Hamden, CT
Delivery
On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.
Source: 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 (63 in the core and FTM curriculum)
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

FieldClassificationEvidence
Film ProductionDedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field.Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Film DirectingBroader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field.Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Film StudiesBroader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field.Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Why this degree is listed

BFA whose major is film and television production.

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

We 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

Thesis filmTwo-semester senior capstone in which crews of 6-8 produce a narrative or documentary short film under faculty guidance.

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

Published areas of study

  • Required FTM courses include Single Camera Production, Multicamera Production, Intermediate Production, Directing Techniques, Screenwriting and two film history courses.
    Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
  • Elective areas named in the catalog include directing, screenwriting, cinematography and lighting, virtual production, VFX, animation, sound, production design, editing, documentary and producing.
    Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Internships

  • Communications Career Internship (COM 490) is required in the BFA.
    Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Other

  • One drama course is required (e.g., Performance Fundamentals, Acting I, Acting for Film/TV).
    Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Industry programs

  • Majors are encouraged to take part in the QU in LA program.
    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.
Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Equipment loans
Capstone films use industry-standard 4K cameras and equipment.
Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

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

We never estimate a total cost when key expenses are unpublished. Compare production costs

Admissions

Each submission item is shown exactly as the school states it. Anything not listed is not verified — never “not required”.

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
Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Recommendation letters
Required1 letters — At least one letter of recommendation
Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Transcripts
RequiredHigh school transcript
Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Tests

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

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Deadlines

Dates are shown with the year and intake the school printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.
  • Early decision

    Early Decision I: November 1 · for Fall

    The school does not print a year with this date.

    Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
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  • Early action

    Early Action: November 15 · for Fall

    The school does not print a year with this date.

    Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
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  • Application deadline

    Regular Decision: February 1 · for Fall

    The school does not print a year with this date.

    Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
    Year not printed

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.
CategoryAmountBasis 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$56,430per academic year · 2026-2027Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Mandatory institutional fees

Student fees
$2,140 per academic yearMandatory
Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Technology fees
$860 per academic yearMandatory
Source: qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026

Funding

We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable. “Fully funded” never means every personal or production expense is covered. How we classify funding

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.

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