$21,944 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor Film Studies
- The curriculum of the major at Grand Valley State University integrates production experience with insights offered by media history, theory, and criticism.
- Program Overview
- A strong hands-on emphasis characterizes the film and video production major at Grand Valley State University. Courses of study include animation, documentary, fiction, film studies, new media, nonfiction, scriptwriting, and sound design. The curriculum integrates production experience with insights offered by media history, theory, and criticism
- Development of their personal expertise and interests by exploring a diverse set of courses offered.
- Faculty members that are active practitioners with a broad range of experience and interests.
- High-impact learning opportunities outside the classroom through internships and local production projects.
- Opportunities to present work that are offered through regularly scheduled public screenings, and a peer-reviewed academic journal.
- Student organizations offering opportunities for growth, such as the student-run television station, radio station, newspaper, film screening clubs, and many more.
- Hands-on experience by producing projects for real clients in and outside of the classroom.
- Preparation for graduate studies in a variety of filmmaking and cinema studies programs.
- Career Options
- Graduates find a wide range of professional employment locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Advertising agencies
- Animation and multimedia
- Commercial and corporate production and post-production
- Documentary and independent film production
- Major motion picture production
- National, local, and community media television
- School systems
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $20750 | $20750 | $20750 | $20750 |
| Health Insurance | $438 | $438 | $438 | $438 |
| Books and supply | $756 | $756 | $756 | $756 |
| Total Fees | $21944 | $21944 | $21944 | $21944 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 53 | 90 | 3 |
- TOEFL: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
- MELAB: 77
- PTE: 53