- Nonprofit/For-Profit?
- Nonprofit
- Undergrad Student Body
- 1,145
- Graduate Student Body
- 356
- Copyrights
- Student owns all copyrights
- Start of Production Classes
- Unknown
- Camera Equipment
- Unknown
- Software Used
- Adobe Premiere
- Pro Tools
- Filmmaking Facilities
- Sound Stage(s)
- Green Screen
- Editing Bays
- Sound Mixing Room(s)
- Internships
- Unknown
- Job Placement
- Student is on their own
- School Provides Career Development Training
- School Operates Job Board
- Number of Applicants
- BFA Film receives around 250 applications each year. CCA receives around 3000 total undergraduate applications each year.
- Application Fee
- $70
- GRE Required?
- No
- SAT or ACT Required?
- No
- Portfolio Required?
- Yes
- Minimum GPA
- None
- Letters of Rec Required
- 1 (Undergrad)
- 2 (Graduate)
As a BFA film major at CCA, you’ll learn to master the fundamentals of filmmaking within a dynamic art school environment. Our program’s interdisciplinary culture, influenced by the college’s collaborative community and range of academic disciplines, challenges you to be creative and thought-provoking in your work.
The MFA Film program prepares students to create and thrive in the rapidly changing landscape of contemporary film. Our unique multidisciplinary culture provides the ideal conditions for exploring the themes and topics you care about from many perspectives, including artist, craftsperson, and entrepreneur. With the mentorship of our award-winning faculty, students strengthen conceptual capabilities, refine working methods, and expand their understanding of the moving image.
Undergraduate Application Requirements
- Personal essay
- Letter of recommendation
Admissions
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Graduate Application Requirements
- Resume
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Unofficial college transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
- Personal essay
- Portfolio
Film
Join a film masters program that prepares you to create and thrive in the rapidly changing landscape of contemporary film. Explore the themes and topics you care about. Work one on one with award-winning faculty.
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Tuition Details
Tuition & Fees
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Helpful Links
Put your best portfolio forward
Read our insider guide about what CCA looks for in art school portfolios—with tips, tricks, and real-life examples shared by admissions counselors.
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Notable Alumni
- Wayne Wang - Director, writer, producer The Joy Luck Club
Scholarship Opportunities
Undergraduate Admissions
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