Cinema and Media Arts

Cinema and Media Arts offers an interdisciplinary major and minor that combine the practice of filmmaking with the study of film and media theory and history. Emphasizing cinema as both a modern aesthetic form and a hands-on cultural practice, the program trains students for careers in film and media production, communications, academic media studies, and community and social relations. The program encourages new ways of thinking, looking, and making in keeping with the ever-changing world of modern media. A core curriculum is composed of film and media theory, history, and filmmaking. The major concludes with a capstone senior seminar.

• All required parts of the Common Application or Coalition, powered by Scoir, including the personal essay and short answer
• $50 nonrefundable application fee, or fee waiver for qualified students
• Official high school transcript
• Counselor letter of recommendation
• Two academic teacher letters of recommendation
• Optional for students applying for fall 2024 entry: SAT or ACT scores (SAT code: 1871 / ACT code: 4036)

Three Ways to Apply:

• Coalition, powered by Scoir
• Common Application
• QuestBridge

Choose the application system that is right for you - we do not prefer one over the others. Do not submit an application through more than one system. Choose one application, and submit all required materials through that method.