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Apply to the MPTP Program

Please be aware that you must apply and be accepted into the Motion Picture & Televison Production program. If you are not accepted you will not be able to declare Motion Picture & Television Production as your major.

Downloadable Application to Motion Picture & Television Production Program (Word)

Western Carolina University
Department of Stage and Screen
Motion Picture & Television Production

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION

Name: _____________________________________ Date: _____/_____/_______

Street Address/P.O. Box: _____________________________________________

City: __________________________ State: ________ Zip: _________

Home Telephone: (______)______________ E-mail address_____________

High School: ________________________ Director: ___________________

City/State: ____________________ Year: ____ Grade Point Average: _____

I plan to enter W.C.U. in the _____ fall ____ spring ____ summer of ______(year)

Check all that apply: ______ I have applied for admission to WCU.

______ I have been admitted to WCU.

______ I am currently enrolled as a WCU. student.

______ I am planning to transfer to WCU. from another college/university.

______ I am an out-of-state resident.

Area of interest (Circle all that apply): Directing

Screenwriting

Producing

Cinematography

Editing

Other ______________________

Transfer students only:

College: _______________________________City/State: _______________

When did you attend? _________ GPA: _____

Hours earned: ______Semesters _____Quarters

For all applicants:

Student must submit either

1) A film or video DVD (NTSC - standard US format), screenplay, portfolio, or other creative work,

2) An analysis of a scene selected from a list of films we will provide (1-3 pages, double-spaced)
Two letters of recommendation.
A short essay listing five of the applicant’s favorite films and the reasons behind two of the choices.
Applicants shall also submit to an interview (preferably in person but by telephone if necessary).

Please describe your academic background (honors and awards, organizations, clubs, etc.).

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Please describe your film/video background (festivals and awards, school video work, TV, scripts written, etc.)

__________________________________________________________________

Please describe your creative background (creative work in other fields such as theatre, creative writing, art, years of training and teachers, honors and awards, etc.)

_________________________________________________________________

After completing this application, please return to:

Jack Sholder
Director, Motion Picture & Television Production
Stillwell 233
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723

Telephone: (828) 227-7242

_____ I have requested that 2 letters of reference be sent to the above address concerning my ability to pursue professional motion picture/television study.

Please note: This application is for admission to the MPT Program only.
You must complete a separate form to apply for admission to Western Carolina University.

For a WCU admissions application form, please contact:

Office of Admissions
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Telephone: (828) 227-7317 or toll-free: 1-877-WCU-4YOU

Western Carolina University Department of Stage and Screen Motion Picture & Television Production

Western Carolina University
Department of Stage and Screen
Motion Picture & Television Production