Film and television
Bachelor of Science
Behind the camera, directing the story
For U of I film and television majors, stories and advocacy come to life through the camera — like the student who used her capstone film to bring attention to mental health struggles in young adults.
In this hands-on program, you’ll build a strong foundation in videography and storytelling as you practice shooting, editing, writing, directing and producing. Dive deeper with specialized skills in cinematography, sound and documentary production. Your capstone film or multimedia project is an opportunity to work with a large cast and crew and could earn you a place at the university’s annual Kino Short Film Festival — for starters.
Alumni have gone on to direct and produce award-winning television and films for networks like HBO, Hulu and Netflix, and have collaborated with acclaimed filmmakers like Lynn Shelton and the Duplass brothers, as well as actors like Toni Collette and Melanie Lynskey.
View the sample four-year plan for this degree.
Overview
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Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Like working with digital media and other technology
- Enjoy making videos
- Are a creative thinker and storyteller
- Have strong communication skills
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,533 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
$48,689 - Writers and Authors
$16,358 - Producers and Directors • Media Programming Directors • Technical Directors and Managers
$35,468 - Art Directors
$42,299 - Audio and Video Technicians
$36,577
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.
To maximize aid and scholarship possibilities, be sure to complete your FAFSA. For information on FAFSA deadlines and answers to common questions, visit the University of Idaho FAFSA website.
Plan ahead — estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.
Scholarships
Unlock scholarship opportunities at University of Idaho! When you apply to U of I, you're automatically considered for scholarships. We also offer a variety of scholarships based on experience, background and academic programs that student can apply for to help pay for college.
Explore available scholarships on our Scholarships website.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
Gain hands-on experience through the following opportunities:
- Produce and direct a capstone creative project, which could be selected for the annual Kino Short Film Festival.
- Use professional media technologies in our high-definition television studio and digital video and audio editing bays.
- Work for student media: “Inside the Vandals” (weekly TV show), The Argonaut (newspaper), Blot (magazine) and KUOI-FM (radio).
Clubs
- Digital Media Club
Application information
Undergraduate applications open each September and admissions are processed on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted and considered for scholarships and financial aid as applications are received.
Explore admission requirements and apply on our Admissions website.