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KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts

Dallas, TX

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Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited degree program

•The 2025-2026 catalog cites Motion Picture Production as ranked #1 Best Film School in Texas by Best Value College

Training & Productions

•Intensive 15-month, 68-credit Associate of Applied Arts program

•Hands-on filmmaking in screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, sound, music mixing, scoring, and delivery

•Students produce, write, direct, and crew on several short films during the first three semesters

•Fourth-semester production team creates a Motion Picture Production final project for a portfolio, film festival entry, and/or internet distribution

Professional Development

•Curriculum covers independent film, major studios, networks, commercials, corporate video, web-based production, distribution, marketing, and advanced business of film

•Digital-format projects use professional workflows designed to mirror real production practice

School Info

Snapshot

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$30K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$20,521

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,783

After aid

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited degree program

•The 2025-2026 catalog cites Motion Picture Production as ranked #1 Best Film School in Texas by Best Value College

Training & Productions

•Intensive 15-month, 68-credit Associate of Applied Arts program

•Hands-on filmmaking in screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, sound, music mixing, scoring, and delivery

•Students produce, write, direct, and crew on several short films during the first three semesters

•Fourth-semester production team creates a Motion Picture Production final project for a portfolio, film festival entry, and/or internet distribution

Professional Development

•Curriculum covers independent film, major studios, networks, commercials, corporate video, web-based production, distribution, marketing, and advanced business of film

•Digital-format projects use professional workflows designed to mirror real production practice

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited degree program

•The 2025-2026 catalog cites Motion Picture Production as ranked #1 Best Film School in Texas by Best Value College

Training & Productions

•Intensive 15-month, 68-credit Associate of Applied Arts program

•Hands-on filmmaking in screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, sound, music mixing, scoring, and delivery

•Students produce, write, direct, and crew on several short films during the first three semesters

•Fourth-semester production team creates a Motion Picture Production final project for a portfolio, film festival entry, and/or internet distribution

Professional Development

•Curriculum covers independent film, major studios, networks, commercials, corporate video, web-based production, distribution, marketing, and advanced business of film

•Digital-format projects use professional workflows designed to mirror real production practice

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

University AppApplication

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Interview Requirements

Transcript

•Upload a high school diploma, transcript, or GED certificate

Headshot

Essay

•Prompt: why you want to study Filmmaking and your top five life goals

Official SourceVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply online at the KD Conservatory website

Eligibility

•Applicants must be high school graduates or possess a GED

•Previous postsecondary credits may be accepted at the Director's discretion

•Minimum grade of C required in transferred courses

•Tuition is pro-rated for accepted transfer credits

Enrollment

•Rolling admissions; applicants may indicate a preferred start date on the application

•Full-time conservatory program delivered over four semesters

•Associate of Applied Arts degree awarded upon completion

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Admission Process

•Contact KD Conservatory or submit the online inquiry/application form

•An Admissions Representative schedules a facility tour and explains the application process

•Interview with the Motion Picture Production Department Chair or designee before admission

Contact

•Phone: 214-638-0484

Scholarship Info

Partial Scholarships

•Periodically available based on merit

•Requires a 250-word essay

•Two letters of recommendation required

•Official academic transcripts required

•Interview/audition with the Director or designee required

•Recipients must maintain full-time enrollment in good standing

School Info

Snapshot

68%

Admit Rate

school-wide

81%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$30K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$20,521

Before aid

Average Net Price

$24,783

After aid

College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•NAST-accredited degree program

•The 2025-2026 catalog cites Motion Picture Production as ranked #1 Best Film School in Texas by Best Value College

Training & Productions

•Intensive 15-month, 68-credit Associate of Applied Arts program

•Hands-on filmmaking in screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, sound, music mixing, scoring, and delivery

•Students produce, write, direct, and crew on several short films during the first three semesters

•Fourth-semester production team creates a Motion Picture Production final project for a portfolio, film festival entry, and/or internet distribution

Professional Development

•Curriculum covers independent film, major studios, networks, commercials, corporate video, web-based production, distribution, marketing, and advanced business of film

•Digital-format projects use professional workflows designed to mirror real production practice

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