Bachelor in Film/Cinema/Media Studies (Bachelor's)

Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont, is known for its career-focused and experiential approach to undergraduate education. Serving around 4,100 students with a significant international presence, the college emphasizes practical skills and early immersion in major coursework through its Upside-Down Curriculum, allowing students to engage with professional material from day one. The small, collaborative campus fosters close faculty mentorship and active student involvement.

With roughly 53 programs that integrate internships, project work and industry partnerships, Champlain prepares students for immediate entry into the workforce or graduate study. Hands-on learning takes place across technology, business, creative media and the liberal arts, supported by career services that coordinate internships, portfolio development and employer networking. The curriculum’s applied orientation encourages adaptability and problem solving in real-world contexts.

International students find a supportive environment with advising, language assistance, and connections to local employers in the Burlington region. The city’s creative and outdoor lifestyle complements campus life, offering balance between study and recreation. Champlain is a strong choice for students who want direct professional preparation, practical experience and a community that emphasizes work-ready skills and global awareness.

This programme focuses on hands-on filmmaking using industry-standard equipment from the first day of study. Students create real film projects across writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and sound design. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills for multi-platform digital content production. Graduates build a professional portfolio through film festivals, television segments, and paid work opportunities.

Focus areas include Cinematography, Directing, Motion Graphics, Producing, Screenwriting, Sonic Arts.

The programme requires 120 credits and includes coursework in production, business, and technical skills. Students complete hands-on projects throughout the program, with no separate capstone or thesis requirement.

Graduates enter roles such as screenwriter, director, editor, camera operator, production manager, and motion graphics artist in film, television, and digital media industries.

Applicants must submit a portfolio with either one video or movie sample up to five minutes long, or one script of three to five pages and supporting photos. The portfolio is optional but recommended.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 67% of applicants.