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Cert. Screendance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewPortfolio RequiredNo University App

Program Recognition

Founded in 2010 by screendance pioneer Ellen Bromberg

15-credit, two-semester on-site certificate

Training

Interdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Dance and the Department of Film & Media Arts

Can be completed alongside an MFA or as a standalone credential; open to dance/film MFA students, other U of U grad students, and non-matriculated students

Performance & Productions

Recent graduates' work has screened at international festivals including Wicklow (Ireland), Moving Images (Cyprus), and Dance Camera West

Professional Development

Dance for Camera Student Group and Screendance Filmmakers Association support collaborative projects with the TWIG Media Lab

School Info

Snapshot

3.67

Avg GPA (W)

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

27.3K

Enrollment

$67K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,480

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,932

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$45,878

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,200

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · financialaid.utah.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 21, 1:43 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Founded in 2010 by screendance pioneer Ellen Bromberg

15-credit, two-semester on-site certificate

Training

Interdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Dance and the Department of Film & Media Arts

Can be completed alongside an MFA or as a standalone credential; open to dance/film MFA students, other U of U grad students, and non-matriculated students

Performance & Productions

Recent graduates' work has screened at international festivals including Wicklow (Ireland), Moving Images (Cyprus), and Dance Camera West

Professional Development

Dance for Camera Student Group and Screendance Filmmakers Association support collaborative projects with the TWIG Media Lab

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Founded in 2010 by screendance pioneer Ellen Bromberg

15-credit, two-semester on-site certificate

Training

Interdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Dance and the Department of Film & Media Arts

Can be completed alongside an MFA or as a standalone credential; open to dance/film MFA students, other U of U grad students, and non-matriculated students

Performance & Productions

Recent graduates' work has screened at international festivals including Wicklow (Ireland), Moving Images (Cyprus), and Dance Camera West

Professional Development

Dance for Camera Student Group and Screendance Filmmakers Association support collaborative projects with the TWIG Media Lab

Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Resume / CV

Submit a current CV

Portfolio

Submit three links to creative works

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation

Graduate · dance.utah.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

Current College of Fine Arts graduate students may apply

MFA students in the School of Dance or Film & Media Arts and other University of Utah graduate students are eligible

Students not currently enrolled at the University of Utah must be accepted as matriculated or non-matriculated students

What's The Process

No separate public-facing external audition or admission requirement for the Screendance Certificate was identified on the current graduate application page.

School Info

Snapshot

3.67

Avg GPA (W)

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

27.3K

Enrollment

$67K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,480

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,932

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$45,878

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,200

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · financialaid.utah.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Founded in 2010 by screendance pioneer Ellen Bromberg

15-credit, two-semester on-site certificate

Training

Interdisciplinary collaboration between the School of Dance and the Department of Film & Media Arts

Can be completed alongside an MFA or as a standalone credential; open to dance/film MFA students, other U of U grad students, and non-matriculated students

Performance & Productions

Recent graduates' work has screened at international festivals including Wicklow (Ireland), Moving Images (Cyprus), and Dance Camera West

Professional Development

Dance for Camera Student Group and Screendance Filmmakers Association support collaborative projects with the TWIG Media Lab

Updated Aug 21, 1:43 AM