
University of Pittsburgh · Film and Media Studies Program
Film and Media Studies, BA
Overview
A BA major in Film and Media Studies with a Critical Studies track and a Film and Media Production track; the production track includes filmmaking, screenwriting and a production capstone, and students borrow equipment through Hillman Library Media Lending.
- Official program name
- Film and Media Studies, BA
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media StudiesBachelor's · Bachelor of ArtsSource: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- University of Pittsburgh — Film and Media Studies Program
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Delivery
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.Source: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required attendance
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
- Duration
- Not verified
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Entry routes
- Other route — Students declare the major with a Declaration of Major form.Source: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fields of study
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Studies | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Production | Named concentrationPathway: Film and Media Production TrackAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
BA major in Film and Media Studies with Critical Studies and Film and Media Production tracks.
Source: filmandmedia.pitt.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
- Critical Studies TrackSource: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Film and Media Production TrackSource: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Thesis, film or capstone
Capstone projectProduction track: Filmmaking 4 capstone course in the fourth year.
Source: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026Published areas of study
- Production track degree plan includes Filmmaking 1 and 2 and Elements of Screenwriting.Source: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Internships
- Students may take internships after completing 36 credits.Source: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Production projects
- Pitt to the Point, a live one-hour news/magazine practicum program.Source: filmandmedia.pitt.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
Equipment and facility access
- Equipment loans
- Cameras (Panasonic G7, GH4, Sony FS7), light kits, dolly/track and audio kits via Hillman Library Media Lending for students on instructor rosters; borrower's agreement required.Source: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Access policies
- Late-return fees and fines for missing or damaged equipment are assessed through the library system.Source: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published production and equipment costs
Published production and course fees
- Course fees
- Some university courses (for example studio arts) carry course fees; amounts for film courses not stated.Source: payments.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Equipment, computer and software
- Computer and external drive
- Program uses Adobe Suite on Mac; recommends at least 16 GB of memory for a production computer and an external hard drive for footage.Source: filmandmedia.pitt.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
Test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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Deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, Pennsylvania residents, full-time two termsFrom the school's rate table for this level | $21,594 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: tuition.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, out-of-state residents, full-time two termsFrom the school's rate table for this level | $43,328 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: tuition.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Funding
Funding not verified
Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Named scholarships, assistantships and production grants
Creative Arts Fellowship grant
$4,000
Eligibility: Open to all majors; film projects welcome.
Source: filmandmedia.pitt.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Sources and verification
- tuition.pitt.edu/undergraduate/tuition?campus=30 — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
- filmandmedia.pitt.edu/undergraduate — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- filmandmedia.pitt.edu/undergraduate/film-and-media-production-track — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- filmandmedia.pitt.edu/undergraduate/film-and-media-studies-critical-studies-track — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- filmandmedia.pitt.edu/undergraduate/production-resources — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- filmandmedia.pitt.edu/undergraduate/student-funding-opportunities — Official funding / aid page, verified October 12, 2026
- payments.pitt.edu/tuition-fees/tuition-rates-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
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