American University - School of Communication Reviews & Admissions Statistics

2.50 star(s) 2.5 Stars (4 Reviews)
School Website
https://www.american.edu/soc/film/
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 2 Year MA
  3. 3 Year MFA
Concentrations
  1. Communication
  2. Documentary Filmmaking
  3. Film & Television Production
  4. Film Studies
Tuition Range
$20k to $30k
Undergraduate Deadlines
Early Decision: November 15
Early Decision 2: January 15
Regular Decision: January 15
Graduate Deadlines
Rolling Admission

Reviews summary

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Overall rating (4 ratings)
2.50 star(s) 4 ratings
Affordability
2.50 star(s)
Alumni Network
2.00 star(s)
Campus
4.00 star(s)
Career Assistance
2.50 star(s)
Coursework
2.00 star(s)
Facilities & Equipment
2.50 star(s)
Professors
2.00 star(s)
Scholarships
2.50 star(s)
25% are recommending this film school.

Helpful reviews

Most helpful positive review
A Positive Perspective
AU is a bit of a diamond in the rough in terms of Film BAs. Well, maybe not diamond - but one of the lesser gems. I had a great experience at AU... view full review
1 member found this helpful.
Most helpful critical review
Very Unhappy with the Film Program
I apologize for the very long post, but I have a lot of things to say about the Film and Media Arts department at AU. I am EXTREMELY unhappy with... view full review
3 members found this helpful.
DON"T GO
Reviewed by: Alumni
Degree: BA/BS/BFA
Simply put, the film program in AU is a joke. Most faculties and student have no taste for film. You will not get enough training in any aspect of filmmaking. And the tuition is relatively high, so don't waste your time and money.
Affordability
2.00 star(s)
Alumni Network
1.00 star(s)
Campus
4.00 star(s)
Career Assistance
2.00 star(s)
Coursework
2.00 star(s)
Facilities & Equipment
3.00 star(s)
Professors
2.00 star(s)
Scholarships
2.00 star(s)
Anonymous does not recommend this film school!
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momagic90
Amen! I couldn't agree with you more.

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