Complete the Film and Video Studies Scholarship Application in early Spring semester.
You will learn about the creation, production and post-production of fiction, documentary and experimental styles of film and video and its parallel forms, including television, transmedia, mobile and web media, through the Interdisciplinary Bachelors of Arts degree.
In preparation for a wide range of careers in the film industry, majors take courses in Film and Media Studies, English, Communication, Theater, Game Design, Art, and other subjects. Film and Video Studies students are invited to leverage the extraordinary connections, alumni network, and arts partnerships to both complete the required internship and gain real-world experience.
Application to Film and Video Studies is a two-step process
Step One - Apply
Incoming Freshmen and Transfers
Apply to Mason through the Common Application, or directly through Mason's online application. You do not need to wait to get a response from Admissions before moving to step two.
Current Mason students: Skip Step One.
Step Two- Portfolio
Apply to Film and Video Studies with Portfolio Submission. Submit all required portfolio elements (outlined below) to the Film and Video Studies program through Slideroom.
For the latest Portfolio requirements please visit the Film and Video Studies admissions page.
Portfolio Deadlines
Incoming Freshmen
- Fall Early Action: November 7
- Fall Regular Decision: February 7
- Spring: October 1
Incoming Transfers
- Spring: October 1
- Fall: March 1
Current George Mason Students
- Change your major for Spring: October 1
- Change your major for Fall: March 1
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Contact us
Email us or call us: 703-993-3287. Visit us at College Hall, C100, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, MS 5D8, Fairfax, VA 22030.