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San Francisco State University · School of Cinema
A 45-unit BA in Cinema combining film history and critical studies with filmmaking; students declare the major at admission without a portfolio. A 500- or 600-level course serves as the capstone.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: bulletin.sfsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Studies | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: bulletin.sfsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
BA whose major is cinema, combining cinema studies and production.
Source: bulletin.sfsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Capstone projectAny 500- or 600-level CINE course (with listed exceptions) satisfies the Capstone Experience; these courses include a culminating project.
Source: bulletin.sfsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Creative portfolio | Explicitly not required | No special permission, application, or portfolio is required to declare the major.Source: bulletin.sfsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Undergraduate, 6.1+ units (full time)From the school's rate table for this level | $3,419 | per semester · 2026-2027Source: bursar.sfsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Non-resident tuition, added per unitFrom the school's rate table for this level | $471 | per unit · 2026-2027Estimate$21,195 = 45 units × $471 per unit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: bursar.sfsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Barbara Hammer Award production grant
$1000
Eligibility: SF State undergraduate and graduate students; toward completion of an LGBTQ-themed film.
Source: cinema.sfsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Jim Goldner Scholarship production grant
Eligibility: Junior- or senior-level undergraduate completing a project.
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University of California-Santa Cruz
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