Application Information
Application Currently Closed
Applications will reopen for Fall 2024
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.
- A portfolio of two original video works created by the applicant. You may include works created in Film Production Practices but any original work will count.
Applicant Portfolio Rubric
Film Applicant Portfolio Rubric - Texas State Film Concentration | |||||
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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. |