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Bachelor of Arts in Cinematic Arts and Technology Sonoma State University Sonoma State University, USA

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USD 21168

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Cinematic Arts and Technology will provide opportunities for students to develop professional skills through hands on experience in film and media production coursework. Students will produce professional portfolio-quality projects throughout their time in the program to help them prepare for a professional career in the film and entertainment industry. The curriculum emphasizes creative and technical skill building coursework in balance with film and media studies coursework to produce students who are critical and ethical media creatives.  The core curriculum provides foundational knowledge in film and media history and theory, as well as industry ethics and professional practices. Film studies coursework engages specifically with critical study of the representations of race, gender, ability, and sexuality in media, and global cinemas. Students in Cinematic Arts and Technology complete a film and media industry internship in their third or fourth year and also a final creative media project in their fourth year Senior Seminar course.

Careers in Cinematic Arts and Technology

Graduates from the department find employment in the rapidly growing entertainment industry. Some graduates find work in production in technical and creative crew roles on productions ranging from advertising, reality television, online media, to independent and mass market narrative and documentary films. Others may work in producing and production management, talent management, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, film and video editing, production design, and media marketing.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    47 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    21168

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 70

    Application Fee
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    16802 Per year

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