Overview

The Film program at Howard University places primary emphasis on the rigorous study of all aspects of film production with attention to vital areas such as film history, the role of film in society, film theory and film criticism.

With a global approach, the program attracts an international mix of students, including many from countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East. The faculty also has created strong ties with international organizations and institutions that provide our students with the opportunity to interact with film practitioners from around the world.

The graduate program of study has several principal aims:

To encourage and enhance personal artistic expression;
To provide advanced technical instruction in the craft of filmmaking; and
To increase the student’s historical, aesthetic and sociological understanding of the heritage of film as a dominant influential medium.
Students produce and direct a thesis film.

Programme Structure

Courses:

We provide students with an expertise in film production and film theory from an international perspective.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies View 434 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Academic Transcript
Creative Resume
Statement of Purpose (“Why Independent Filmmaking?” and “Why Howard?”)
Three letters of recommendation
Portfolio of short films and/or short screenplays.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

39608 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39608 USD / year

≈ 39608 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

39608 USD / year

≈ 39608 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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

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The graduate program of study has several principal aims:

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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