{"id":6668,"date":"2025-09-19T12:40:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T16:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=6668"},"modified":"2025-10-28T08:57:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T12:57:35","slug":"ba-film-and-television","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-film-and-television\/","title":{"rendered":"Film and Television"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Film and Television<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ba\">BA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/120216_4852_BA-Film-Television-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/120216_4852_BA-Film-Television-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A student films a television broadcast at Montclair State University.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Montclair\u2019s Film and Television program will prepare you to create bold, original content for today\u2019s multi-platform world. From screenwriting and storyboarding to live-action shooting, digital editing, and streaming, you\u2019ll learn the full production process \u2014 from concept to screen.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll take courses in writing, directing, sound design, and audio production while exploring how to create compelling content for film, television, and digital devices. Whether you\u2019re producing newscasts, commercials, dramatic series, or live webcasts, you\u2019ll develop the creative and technical skills needed to bring your vision to life.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the program, you\u2019ll build a strong foundation in both the creative and theoretical sides of the industry. You\u2019ll learn to think critically about media, including using AI tools, while gaining hands-on experience in production in studio and remote environments.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also have access to real-world opportunities, including internships at major studios and networks, and work on student productions aired on cable and streaming through Hawk+ \u2013 the first student-run streaming network on a college campus in the country.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to tell stories that connect with audiences and shape the future of film and television, this is the program for you. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/film-and-television-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=ccom\">College of Communication and Media<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/012523_0034_BA-Film-Television-cb1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/012523_0034_BA-Film-Television-cb1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"overhead view of students filming\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>A First in the Country<\/h2>\n<p>Be part of something you won\u2019t find at any other school. Our very own streaming platform, Hawk+, is the first of its kind at a university in the country, and gives you the opportunity to see your work available around the world.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/streamstak.com\/hawkplus\/\">Check Out Hawk+<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Make an Impact Anywhere in the Industry<\/h2>\n<p>When you graduate from our Film and Television program, you\u2019ll be prepared to take on any role.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s just a few of the titles you may have after you\u2019ve studied in our state-of-the-art studios:<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-list triple\">\n<ul>\n<li>Audio Engineer<\/li>\n<li>Board Operator<\/li>\n<li>Cable System Manager<\/li>\n<li>Camera Person<\/li>\n<li>Computer Animation Designer<\/li>\n<li>Computer Graphics Operator<\/li>\n<li>Corporate Video Producer<\/li>\n<li>Director<\/li>\n<li>Editor<\/li>\n<li>Field Reporter<\/li>\n<li>Floor Manager<\/li>\n<li>Lighting Designer<\/li>\n<li>Line or Field Producer<\/li>\n<li>News Writer<\/li>\n<li>Network Executive Producer<\/li>\n<li>Production Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Production Manager<\/li>\n<li>Programming Executive<\/li>\n<li>Set Designer<\/li>\n<li>Station Manager<\/li>\n<li>Station Representative<\/li>\n<li>Talent Coordinator<\/li>\n<li>Television Director<\/li>\n<li>Video Editor<\/li>\n<li>Web Producer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/031620_5856_Studio-A.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/031620_5856_Studio-A.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"View of television studio A showing a newscaster desk in front of LED arches\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Studio A<\/h2>\n<p>Studio A is a contemporary space designed to film anything involving people and discussion.<\/p>\n<span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@40.8600757,-74.1972706,3a,75y,259.5h,92.93t\/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipNIU-By5dFcHMULHKDKn_efEonpkPF-U0_flG4d!2e10!3e11!\u00ba:%2F%2Flh3.\u00ba.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipNIU-By5dFcHMULHKDKn_efEonpkPF-U0_flG4d%3Dw900-h600-k-no-pi-2.930000000000007-ya349.5-ro0-fo100!7i5376!8i2688?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\">360\u00ba View<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band image-left\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/031620_5850_Studio-B.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/031620_5850_Studio-B.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A television studio in Montclair State University, stage set shows a kitchen, fireplace and living room arrangement\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Studio B<\/h2>\n<p>A loft-style studio space featuring a kitchen setup, designed to create more intimate experiences for any topic.<\/p>\n<span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@40.8600757,-74.1972706,3a,75y,332.37h,94.83t\/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipPxd0iUJlbza3CwZbGe8hWWtF3olIqbT5xcdo6R!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipPxd0iUJlbza3CwZbGe8hWWtF3olIqbT5xcdo6R%3Dw900-h600-k-no-pi-4.829999999999998-ya332.37-ro0-fo100!7i5376!8i2688?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\">360\u00ba View<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 28.28 ms --><!-- decode:  0.04 ms --><!-- output:  0.02 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Stuart MacLelland profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9815\/user\/smpic2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9815\/user\/smpic2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~maclellands\">Stuart MacLelland<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:maclellands@montclair.edu\">maclellands@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<h2>Related Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<p><div class=\"related-program-container\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-journalism-and-digital-media\/\" class=\"name\">Journalism and Digital Media<\/a><span class=\"program-info\"><span class=\"program-info\">BA &bull; Major, Minor<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any general questions regarding the application process and requirements, please contact Undergraduate Admissions.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. Take the next step today.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/apply-to-montclair-state\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/request-information\/\" class=\"program-sock\">Request Information<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-right\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn on Campus<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Immersive classes, vibrant campus life and hands-on experiences that put you at the center of it all. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality[]=in-person\" class=\"program-sock\">Explore Majors &amp; Minors <\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-life\/\" class=\"program-sock\">The Campus Experience<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Learn Online<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Montclair Online offers the same nationally recognized faculty, engaging coursework and supportive community as our on-campus classes - designed to fit your life. 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