Application Information : Division of Theatre : Texas State University

The Application Process

The application process for the Film Concentration typically takes place in May.

Students may apply to the Film Program after their first year at Texas State.

Prospective Film Concentration candidates must take Film Production Practices & Filmmakers History of Film before applying.

Admission to the concentration will be based on the following criteria.

Application form
Overall GPA of 2.50
"B" or better in Film Production Practices & Filmmakers History of Film.
One film or video piece that you 'created.' This can be an exercise from Film Production Practices or another class or it can be a work that you completed on your own.

Email film@txstate.edu

Film Applicant Film/Video Piece Rubric - Texas State Film Concentration
POINTS (1-4)	Creativity & Originality	Storytelling Skills	Mastery of Technique	Quality Control	SUB TOTAL (max 4 per category)
4	Strikingly original with creative use of technique and a strong voice	Utilization of every story element. Beginning, Middle, End, Character & Conflict	Demonstrates mastery of technique across camera, sound and editing	No errors in camera, sound or editing
3	Strong voice that leans on standard approach to technique.	Use of several elements but incomplete	Demonstrates excellent technique in at least one category of camera, sound and editing.	One or two obvious errors in camera, sound or editing
2	Creative use of technique with little or no original voice.	Use of at least one story element.	Demonstrates competent technique in at least one category of camera, sound and editing.	More than five errors
1	Cliche use of image and sound. Derivative.	No element of story. Beginning, Middle, End, Character, Conflict	Very little demonstration of good technique	Consistent errors made throughout work
				TOTAL (4-16)=
				- MINIMUM of 8 points for admission -12 Points guarantees admittance provided that other requirements are met.