The Department of Film, Animation and New Media (FMX) at the University of Tampa offers undergraduate degree programs that combine hands-on production, creative storytelling, animation, and emerging media technologies.
- Undergraduate Application Requirements
- Common Application Accepted
- No Letters of Recommendation Required
- Official High School Transcripts
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Personal Essay / Statement of Purpose
- School-Specific Short Answer Essay(s)
- Undergrad Application Fee
- $40
More Info on Undergraduate Application Requirements:
Quick Facts
Collaboration Model:
Cross-discipline collaboration encouraged
Residency Requirements:
On-campus required
Instruction Format:
Primarily In-Person
Deadlines, Decisions, & Enrollment
Undergraduate Deadlines:
Early Decision: Nov. 1
Early Action: Nov. 15
Regular Decision: Jan. 15 then rolling
Early Action: Nov. 15
Regular Decision: Jan. 15 then rolling
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual):
$30k to $50k
Scholarships
Scholarship & Funding Types:
Merit-Based Scholarships
Need-Based Financial Aid
External Scholarships Accepted
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
Production Safety & Compliance:
Unknown / Not Specified
Production Insurance Coverage:
Unknown
Facilities
Filmmaking Facilities:
Private Editing Suites
LED Wall / Virtual Production Volume
Screening Theater
Sound Mixing Suites
Sound Stage(s)
Cameras & Equipment
Camera Types Available:
DSLR / Mirrorless Cameras
High-End Digital Cinema Cameras
Camera Brands Available:
Blackmagic
Canon
RED
Lens Access:
Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available:
Basic Location Lighting Kits (Portable LED or tungsten kits for small-scale shoots)
Studio Lighting Grid (Fixed overhead lighting systems in a soundstage environment)
Manual Camera Movement (Dollies, track, and sliders)
Specialized Camera Movement (Jibs, cranes, or stabilized vest systems like Steadicam)
Software Taught
Editing & Finishing Software Taught:
Avid Media Composer
Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught:
Adobe Creative Cloud
Audio Post Software Taught:
Pro Tools
Writing & Production Software Taught:
Unknown
Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught:
Unknown
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities:
Career Services Support
Internships for Academic Credit
Internship Opportunities Detailed:
Internships in Film, Animation and New Media at The University of Tampa
Overview: Students interested in gaining experience in the field may sign up for 1-4 college credits through FMX 374 Internships in FMX.
Career Assistance
Job Placement & Career Services:
Unknown