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School of Visual Arts · BFA Film
A 120-credit BFA in Film in which students make four short films in the first year, choose a Cinematography, Directing or Editing specialization in the second year, and complete a two-semester thesis film that premieres at SVA Theatre. Applicants submit a 3-5 minute film reel or a two-part film essay.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Named concentrationPathway: DirectingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Named concentrationPathway: CinematographyAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Named concentrationPathway: EditingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
BFA whose major is film, with Cinematography, Directing and Editing specializations.
Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmTwo-semester Film Thesis; the film premieres at SVA Theatre.
Source: sva.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: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026Published production and course fees
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Film or reel | Optional | 3-5 minute film reel (or a single 3-5 minute clip) of work from the past two years; alternative to the two-part essay, strongly encouraged.Length: up to 5 minutesSource: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Creative prompt / exercise | Optional | Two-part film essay (500-word story, then a 1,000-word cinematic retelling); alternative to the reel.Length: up to 1000 wordsSource: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Early action · first-time freshmen
Rolling admission · for Fall 2027
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Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026Priority deadline · first-time freshmen (scholarship consideration)
Rolling admission · for Fall 2027
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Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026Transfer applicants · transfer (scholarship consideration)
Rolling admission · for Fall 2027
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Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate full-time tuition (12-15 credits)From the school's rate table for this level | $27,635 | per semester · 2026-2027Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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