Cinema, MFA

Location(s): Main Campus

The Master of Fine Arts program in Cinema encourages future filmmakers to explore the formal, historical and cultural meanings of cinema and its components, processes and tools, as a means to develop creative strategies for self-expression.

Students have access to a wide range of photochemical and digital resources to create innovative cinematic works, including experimental film, video art, animation, audio-visual performance, and installation. The integration of production and film studies in our MFA program enables our students to articulate their ideas and processes more effectively and understand their practices more deeply.

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Students pursuing the MFA in Cinema must complete 60 credits, which includes:

CINE 599: Thesis (4 credits)
CINE 597: Independent Study* (12 credits)
CINE 571: Graduate Seminar (12 credits)
Eight CINE 5XX Elective courses, and at least one of them should be CINE 5XX Film Studies Elective (32 credits)

*MFA students should consult with the Graduate Director regarding CINE 597: Independent Study.

Additional Information About the Program

For more information on the Cinema MFA program, please refer to the Cinema website for more information. To apply to the Cinema MFA program, please visit the University Admissions website.