BFA Film and Media Production (Screenwriting) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

A Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Sidney Poitier New American Film School empowers you with the critical thinking skills to navigate new, complex and changing environments in the film industry. The school's programs nurture you to be a part of the next generation of creatives, emphasizing the interconnectivity of filmmaking, the evolving landscape of the screen, and the journey of a story from idea to intended audience.

Faculty: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | Department: The Sidney Poitier New American Film School | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses FMP 180 Principles of Production Technology FMP 205 Introduction to Post-Production FMP 210 Principles of Creative Producing FMP 245 Concepts of Cinematography FMP 261 Principles of Screenwriting FMP 280 Introduction to Film and Media Production What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Animator Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $102,030 Learn more Audio-Visual Technician Growth: 3.9% Median Salary: $58,100 Learn more Camera Operator Growth: 1.3% Median Salary: $74,990 Learn more Executive Producer Growth: 4.0% Median Salary: $90,360 Learn more Film Editor Growth: 3.7% Median Salary: $75,420 Learn more Freelance Writer Growth: -0.3% Median Salary: $76,910 Learn more Production Assistant Growth: 3.9% Median Salary: $73,620 Learn more Public Relations Specialist Growth: 1.8% Median Salary: $74,750 Learn more Sound Recording Engineer Growth: -3.1% Median Salary: $73,130 Learn more Talent Agent Growth: 9.7% Median Salary: $82,890 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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