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Berkeley offers an innovative, interdisciplinary undergraduate program leading to a BA in Film & Media.
- School Website
- https://filmmedia.berkeley.edu/
- Degrees Offered
- 4 Year BA
- Ph.D. Program
- Summer Programs
- Concentrations
- Film Studies
- Tuition Range
- $20k to $30k
- Undergraduate Deadlines
- October 1 – November 30
- Graduate Deadlines
- December 4
Different criteria. V. different programs with different outcomes and, one hopes, goals. Take a look at the course list and requirements, how much production traiining and otherr training is offered between Cal program, internships they can help enable, and required independent study and classes. Look at focus of professors and who you get to work with.
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