Overview

Without a doubt, there is a need for skilled professional storytellers in creative media. Since TV and motion picture production is among America's top resources, it's no surprise that it is a pillar for diverse industries.

Learn from those who know film production best. Our veteran faculty will guide you through writing screenplays and storytelling structures. Earning your MA in Film and Creative Media at Lipscomb University won't take long, but you can bet that it will be rigorous — and rewarding. Discover the intricacies of film theory or take on an internship opportunity. At the end of your studies, you will have built a portfolio with a screenplay and production plan. As you work to advance your creative career, you may even decide to pursue a doctorate in Film Studies — a natural next step.

Career Paths

Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators

Film and video editors and camera operators manipulate moving images that entertain or inform an audience.

Producers and Directors

Producers and directors create motion pictures, television shows, live theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.

Actors

Actors express ideas and portray characters in theater, film, television, and other performing arts media. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Story and Structure
Film Production
Post Production
Writers in Development
Distribution
Acting for Directors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 17 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

It is strongly recommended that international students submit their application at least three months prior to the desired date of entrance

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film, Photography & Media Creative Writing View 863 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application with $50 nonrefundable fee ($75 for international students)
Standardized exam score
Official transcript(s)
Video sample or screenwriting sample.
The video sample may be a 2-3 minute reel of work, in which you were the camera operator, director or editor. The screenplay sample can be a short—up to 10 pages, or the first 10 pages of a feature screenplay.
A personal statement addressing what your career goals are and why you believe you would be a good candidate for this program.
Résumé
Interview
The Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for international students.

Tuition Fee

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International

26631 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1048 USD per credit during 17 months.
National

26631 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1048 USD per credit during 17 months.

Living costs for Memphis

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Film and Creative Media.

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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