BAS in Filmmaking Application Checklist
application is now open
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, and no later than April 3, for the best chance of admission. Applicants who apply after April 3 may be placed on a waitlist if the program is full. Review of materials will begin April 6.
To be admitted, students must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average (GPA). Those above 2.0 GPA have a better chance of admission to the program. Applicants below 2.0 GPA remain eligible to apply and will be considered on the basis of a strong portfolio. In addition, all applicants with fewer than 25 filmmaking credits are required to submit a portfolio for review.
Once your application has been processed, you will be contacted for an interview. During the interview, you will be asked to provide commentary on your films and other work, and we may ask you to describe how you arrived at certain creative decisions. If you submitted a portfolio, the interviewers will ask questions related to that work.
An advising appointment with a faculty advisor is strongly recommended before submitting an application. An interview with the filmmaking faculty is required before an acceptance letter can be offered.
Admissions Process
1Apply for Admission to OC
- If you haven't already applied to Olympic College, complete the admissions steps.
2Submit Official Transcripts
- You do not need to submit an official OC transcript.
- You will need to provide an official transcript for all college-level coursework completed outside of OC. Your application will not be reviewed until all official transcripts are received.
- Please submit a Transcript Evaluation Request Form to start the transfer credit review process.
3Prepare Your BAS Filmmaking Personal Statement
- Provide three or more examples of how your unique experiences in filmmaking and personal attributes (background, identity, culture, beliefs, values, or experiences) will contribute to your success at the Olympic College Film School and align with the OC Film School Mission. Acceptable file formats include MS Word or PDF.
See online application for details.
4Create A Portfolio
Applicants below 2.0 GPA remain eligible to apply and will be considered on the basis of a strong portfolio. In addition, all applicants with fewer than 25 filmmaking credits are required to submit a portfolio for review.
All other applicants may submit a portfolio to strengthen their application, but it is not required. Your portfolio should showcase your knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Film Aesthetic / The Art of Film
- Acting for the Camera
- Screenwriting
- Producing
- Film Directing
- Cinematography / Digital Filmmaking
- Post-Production
- Budgets, schedules, film essays, shots lists, overheads, etc.
Portfolios may consist of video (demo reel), documents (scripts, credits, resume), and other samples (photography, art work, other-than-screenplay writing, etc.) that demonstrate your creative talent.
You will be able to upload a document with active links in the online application.
5Letter of Recommendation & Resume (Optional)
- You are encouraged to request one professional letter of recommendation from a professor, colleague, or supervisor. We can send an email to your chosen recommender.
- The resume should describe the specific activities and responsibilities (roles) of your professional, volunteer, and academic film experiences. Include any activities, certifications, and skills relevant to filmmaking.
See online application for details.
6Complete the Online BAS Filmmaking Application
- Log in to office.com using your OC email address and password
- You must be logged in to OC's system to access the application.
- Complete the online BAS Filmmaking program application
- You must be logged in to office.com with your OC credentials to open this link.