Bachelor of Arts in Radio/Television/Film

The Department of Radio/Television/Film explores the history, theory, and production of mediafrom cinema to television to sound design to interactive media and emerging technologies.

Youll receive hands-on training in creating, editing, and producing innovative mediafilms, computer animation, soundtracks, and video installations. Student work regularly wins awards in the U.S. and abroad. Youll examine media cultures around the world and throughout history. Youll study the social, economic, and political dimensions of cinema, television, audio arts, and interactive media.

We value originality, critical analysis, creativity, diversity, and vision in both scholarly research and creative work. Our programs, courses, and research opportunities focus on the history of film, television, sound, and interactive media as well as the critical analysis of media texts, technologies, and cultures.

Our faculty explore the social and cultural impact of mediaand use media to convey their own messages to the world. All are dedicated to integrating the theory and the practice of media, participating in interdisciplinary dialogue, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable media culture. This prepares students who are eager to pursue careers in the media industries as writers, directors, producers, and managers who inspire, persuade, and educate their audiences.

Secondary school record

Northwestern accepts results from both the TOEFL and the IELTS.

There is no minimum score required by Northwestern. Competitive applicants demonstrate a high level of English proficiency and often score in the high range on all four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) of the TOEFL iBT, or receive IELTS band scores in highest three bands on the overall and individual scores (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).