About Film And Television (ba And Bfa) in DePaul University

As a DePaul Film and Television major, you’ll choose between two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film and Television.

Our BA in Film and Television program will provide you with a generalist approach to filmmaking and tv production by teaching you how to use the latest digital technology and examining classic cinema narrative theory and aesthetics.

Our BFA in Film and Television program emphasizes the technical aspects of media production and explores the relationship between cinema production technologies and creative artistic expression. You’ll choose one of 11 filmmaking concentrations.

Film and Television major students will gain practical production experience through classes, internships and DePaul’s Project Bluelight program, where you’ll work alongside other students and faculty members on a full-length feature film or independent short productions.

You’ll take classes at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, where you’ll learn your craft on a DePaul dedicated soundproof soundstage. You’ll work in the same space as professional directors, lighting technicians, filmmakers, set designers and actors.

Take advantage of the “DePaul LA Quarter, a ten-week immersion program that enables Film and Television majors to experience the inner workings of Hollywood first-hand. You’ll live in Los Angeles, take classes on a historic studio lot, and intern at high- profile companies.

Classes

Coursework

• Advanced Documentary Concepts and Screenwriting Techniques
• Cinema and Television History, Theory and Production
• Cinematography
• Editing
• Interactive Audio and Video
• Rendering for Designers
• Studio and Field Production for Video and Television
• Technical Drawing

Concentrations/Tracks

• Cinematography
• Comedy Filmmaking
• Creative Producing
• Directing
• Documentary
• Editing
• Production Design
• Screenwriting
• Showrunner
• Sound Design
• Visual Effects

• Combined bachelor's + master's degree offered

Career Options

Common Career Areas

• Cinematography
• Editing
• Film/television directing
• Film/television production
• Filmmaking
• Post-production management
• Screenwriting
• Visual effects
• Sound design

A freshman applicant is one entering university directly after secondary school (high school).

Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements.  The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants. 

Minimum requirements:

• GPA 2.5
• IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
• Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90
• SAT/ACT not required for students applying from outside the U.S.

Transfer

A transfer applicant is a student applying for a bachelor's degree who has completed high school and has taken additional coursework in one or more post-secondary institutions (college or university). 

Please note, each academic program has different admission requirements.  The minimum requirements below do not guarantee admission for applicants. 

Minimum requirements:

• GPA 2.0
• IELTS 6.5/TOEFL 80 iBT/DET 110
• Conditional Admission: IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 60 iBT/DET 90

DePaul also has formal transfer agreements with several international institutions, allowing you to begin your degree in your home country before transferring to DePaul.

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition : $55,816

Depaul University Cost of Attendance

Tuition Rate 2020-2021 for students willing to pursue an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at DePaul University:

The distribution of expenses in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US for 2020- 21 semesters are tabulated below: