BA Film and Sonic Art at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The B.A. in Film and Sonic Art at the University of Kentucky is a transdisciplinary undergraduate program that integrates the educational and creative resources of the School of Art and Visual Studies, the School of Music, the Department of Theatre and Dance, and the School of Journalism and Media.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

In the Film and Sonic Art BA program, you’ll develop the technical and creative skills needed to bring stories to life through film, sound, and emerging media. You’ll learn how to produce, edit, and design multimedia projects while exploring areas like filmmaking, sound design, animation, and visual effects. Through hands-on experiences and access to professional-grade facilities, you’ll gain real-world production knowledge and build a portfolio that reflects your interests and career goals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to College of Fine Arts.

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.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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