Application Deadline

Applications are open until Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, or until the program fills, whichever comes first.

Application Steps

This program has an automatic acceptance process. Once you complete the application and pay the application fee, you’re in. See the steps below for more details.

You’ll apply to the program on MyContinuum, our student app. MyContinuum helps you seamlessly manage the enrollment process and more.

Step 1: Review Requirements

Before you apply, carefully read the admissions requirements on the Requirements tab above. In the application, you’ll be asked to confirm that you meet these requirements.

If you have any questions, or want to make sure this program is right for you, reach out to Enrollment Services at enroll@pce.uw.edu or 800-506-1325.

Step 2: Apply

Complete the online application on the MyContinuum app. You’ll need to create an account first. If you already have a UW NetID, choose that option. Otherwise, sign in with a Google or Apple account.

Step 3: Pay the Application Fee

Next, pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee through MyContinuum. Your application is not complete until you pay this fee.

After Applying

Once you’re accepted, we’ll ask you to complete a questionnaire on MyContinuum to help us learn more about you. Then you’ll get details about how to register for your first-term course and pay your course fees.

To ensure your spot in class, we recommend that you register by the priority registration deadline, which is four weeks before class begins. After that time, we may release your seat to another student. The final registration deadline is two days before the course starts.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

You may qualify for an income-based scholarship for this program. For more information, see the Scholarships page.

Related Resources

Admission Requirements

To apply, you must have ONE of the following:

  • Some experience in film, video, theater, content creation or writing
  • Some professional experience in film, video, theater, photography, content creation or writing
  • Some volunteer or personal experience in shooting, producing or editing film or video 

TIME COMMITMENT

In addition to the weekly class and assigned online tutorials, you’ll need to spend time outside class producing your film projects, and most shoots are on weekends. The number of hours will vary greatly depending on individual student goals. For more details on time commitment, talk to an enrollment coach.

English Proficiency

If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To see if you qualify, make sure you are at the B2 level on the CEFR self-assessment grid. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.

International Students

To enroll, international students must have a visa that permits study in the United States. This program does not enable students to obtain or maintain F-1 visa status. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.

Technology Requirements

  • Access to a laptop computer with a high-speed internet connection
  • An additional monitor
  • External hard drive (2 terabyte minimum) for media storage
  • Video camera (a professional video camera, DSLR and mobile phone camera are all OK)
  • High-quality headphones (not earbuds)
  • DaVinci Resolve editing software (recommended; free download version) or your preferred editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)

If you’re unable to provide your own computer or video equipment, you can borrow equipment from the UW Student Technology Loan Program. To access the STLP program, you’ll need to show your Husky Card and pay a quarterly $55 computer account fee to Registration Services.

Note: You might not be able to borrow all of your preferred equipment, and there might be limits on the length of time you can borrow items.

Earning the Certificate

You earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.