Application Requirements
A student considering the B.F.A. with a Film & New Media Production Emphasis (FNM) must complete an application form and supply the materials listed on the application checklist. This application applies to both new students and transfer students and is used to evaluate a student's suitability for the FNM program. A student who is applying for transfer into the program must complete the application and provide grade transcripts demonstrating a minimum cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 (no exceptions). All of the application materials must be complete and postmarked by the final application deadline. The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film reserves the right to limit the number of FNM students allowed into the FNM program.
Admission to Film and New Media Production Emphasis
After being admitted into the Film and New Media Production Emphasis, students may begin taking FNM core classes in their freshman year.
However, for a student to enroll in THEA 481,482 or 488 the student
must be a sophomore with a 3.0 or better GPA and have completed
all the necessary prerequisites (see Courses of Study for course
descriptions). To maintain a high level of student achievement and
to help ensure successful completion of the degree program, students
in the emphasis must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. Upon completion
of Thea 482, students will be required to submit their creative
portfolios for approval to be promoted into the Film and New Media BFA. Typically,
this review will take place at the end of the spring semester of
the sophomore year. Examples of creative activity may include performances,
new media, fictional writing, scripts, video or film projects and
studio/graphic art. Each student will be informed prior to the end
of the semester whether they will be allowed to continue within
the FNM emphasis. The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film reserves the right
to limit the number of FNM BFA candidates admitted to the emphasis.
DEADLINES
January 15, 2009. For full financial aid and scholarship consideration for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), you must apply to the UNL Office of Admissions by this date. For more information, contact the UNL Office of Admissions at (402) 472-2023 or (800) 742-8800, or visit UNL on the web at http://admissions.unl.edu/.
January 23, 2009. For the early deadline & notification of acceptance into the Film & New Media Production Emphasis program, you must apply for admission to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and submit your Film & New Media application and supporting materials by this date (applications received or postmarked by Jan. 23 will receive priority). We encourage you to apply as early as possible. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
March 13, 2009. Final Deadline. You must have applied for admission to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and submitted your Film & New Media application and supporting materials by this date (postmarked March 13) in order to be considered for the 2009-10 academic year (no exceptions). For more information about admission to UNL, contact the UNL Office of Admissions at (402) 472-2023 or (800) 742-8800, or visit UNL on the web at http://admissions.unl.edu/. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Questions about FNM deadlines, application guidelines or application materials should be directed to the Admissions Coordinator (402-472-2072, ext. 1 or theatrearts@unl.edu).
