Overview

Depending on the area of specialization, the Motion Pictures and Television’s MFA program at Academy of Art University culminates in a thesis film or professional reel/portfolio.

Key Features

Areas of study include directing, producing, cinematography, editing, production design, and screenwriting.

Students in the Motion Pictures and Television program at Academy of Art University are prepared to compete for work in the industry or to teach, as the MFA is a terminal degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film Language Studio

Writer-Director Intensive

Editing Concepts

Anthropology: Experiencing Culture

Motion Picture Theory & Style

Directing Actors for Motion Pictures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-02-05 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling Admission. We encourage you to apply early

Language

English

Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 303 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application form or online application
$50 application fee
Official transcripts from your undergraduate college or university showing completion of an undergraduate degree.
Resume
Portfolio

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

29070 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29070 USD per year during 24 months.
National

25326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25326 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

25326 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25326 USD per year during 24 months.

Graduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,407/unit – 3 units per class

Graduate Tuition (International Students): $1,615/unit – 3 units per class

Living costs for San Francisco

2206 - 4119 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Motion Pictures and Television.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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