George Mason University's Film and Video Studies program offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary BA degree focused on cinematic arts production. Students gain hands-on training in film production, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and more, while building a strong foundation in film analysis, ethics, and business/entrepreneurship.
- Undergraduate Application Requirements
- Common Application Accepted
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Secondary School Report
- SAT/ACT Optional
- TOEFL / IELTS (International Only)
- Portfolio Required
- Undergrad Application Fee
- $70
More Info on Undergraduate Application Requirements:
Apply
Applying to the Mason Film and Video Studies major is a two-step process. Students must be admitted to George Mason University and also pass a Portfolio review to be admitted to the Film and Video Studies major.
- Graduate Application Requirements
- Personal Essay / Statement of Purpose
- Creative Samples
Quick Facts
Nonprofit/For-Profit?:
Nonprofit
Program Style:
Liberal Arts Integrated
Theory + production
Residency Requirements:
On-campus required
Instruction Format:
In-Person Only
Deadlines, Decisions, & Enrollment
Undergraduate Deadlines:
Early Action/Scholarship Consideration: November 1
Regular Decision: February 1
Spring Admission: October 1
Regular Decision: February 1
Spring Admission: October 1
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual):
$10k to 30k
Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities Detailed:
Copyrights & Production
Copyright Ownership:
Unknown
Start of Production Classes (Undergraduate):
Unknown
Production Funding:
Unknown
Avg. Out-of-Pocket Production Cost:
Unknown
Equipment Access
Equipment Checkout Access:
Unknown
Equipment Access Tiers:
Gear is only unlocked upon enrollment in specific classes
Mandatory Equipment & Lab Fees:
Unknown
Production Safety & Compliance:
Unknown / Not Specified
Production Insurance Coverage:
Unknown
Facilities
Filmmaking Facilities:
Color Correction Suites
Private Editing Suites
Green Screen Studio
Sound Mixing Suites
Sound Recording Studio(s)
Cameras & Equipment
Camera Types Available:
Unknown
Camera Brands Available:
Unknown
Lens Access:
Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available:
Unknown
Software Taught
Editing & Finishing Software Taught:
Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught:
Unknown
Writing & Production Software Taught:
Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught:
Unknown
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities:
Unknown
Internships for Academic Credit
Mandatory Internship Program
Internship Opportunities Detailed:
Internships
Mason's location in the midst of a thriving film industry and our professional faculty's network of connections provide Film at Mason students access to a large pool of internships.
Career Assistance
Job Placement & Career Services:
Unknown
