Film and Media, B.A. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Georgia State Film and Media major is devoted to the interdisciplinary study of film, television and new media. Courses focus on the histories and theories of cinematic, electronic and digital media and provide the opportunity for practical experience in film/media production. Students work closely with faculty members to devise an optimum program of study integrating creative and collaborative thinking. This liberal arts approach to film, television and new media provides the student with the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to the changing media environment.

Faculty: College of the Arts | Department: School of Film, Media & Theatre | Duration: Full-time students should be able to complete the bachelor of arts degree in Film and Media in four years. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: May 1 Spring: December 11 Summer: May 1 Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The Film and Media major is devoted to the interdisciplinary study of film, television, and new media. Courses focus on the histories and theories of cinematic, electronic, and digital media in addition to providing the opportunity for hands-on experience in film/media production. Students work closely with faculty members to devise an optimum program of study integrating creative and collaborative thinking, critical analysis, primary research, and media production. Visit the catalog for detailed curriculum and course requirements.

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Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Film and Media major or minor and to enroll in 3000-4000 level Film and Media courses (i.e., FLME courses), students must fulfill the following requirements: Complete FLME 1010 and FLME 2700 with a minimum grade of C, but a combined grade-point average of 2.5 or better for these two classes. This GPA will be calculated based on the first attempt at these FLME courses at Georgia State. The university’s Repeat to Replace Policy may not be used to fulfill this requirement. WFs count as an attempt. Transfer students who transfer these course(s) into Georgia State may use the grades in the transferred course(s) to calculate the GPA or they may attempt them once at Georgia State. Once a student is eligible to take 3000- and 4000-level Film and Media courses, they remain eligible to take them as long as they are eligible to enroll at Georgia State. College and University Degree Requirements: In addition to the Major Eligibility Requirements for Film and Media, students must fulfill the College of the Arts degree requirements (see section 10030) and the university degree requirements (see section 1400).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants: Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Fall 2027 classes begin in August 2027.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application with a $60 nonrefundable application fee; fee waivers from ACT, College Board or NACAC are accepted.

Fall semester: application opens August 14; Early Action application and Honors and scholarship priority deadline November 15; final application and Regular Decision deadline May 1; official transcripts and test scores due June 1.

Spring semester: early application October 1, regular application December 1. Summer semester: early application February 1, final application April 1, final documents May 1.

Official SAT or ACT scores are required for the Atlanta Campus for Fall 2026 admission and later (SAT code 5251, ACT code 0826).

November is Apply to College Month with no application fee; the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.gsu.edu/bachelors-degree/apply/

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