Overview

Students at Georgia State University will create polished, finished products through advanced coursework in video editing, game design, volumetric and motion capture software packages.

A key focus of the concentration is its emphasis on the examination of real-time workflow models, including production work connected to LED and virtual previsualization technologies, which are available to students in the new CMII production studios.

Careers

The Digital Filmmaking - Virtual Production and Visual Effects concentration prepares graduate students to step into jobs whose focus is the digital and virtual production of filmmaking, including work in digital editing, animation, preproduction, VFX, and performance/motion capture.

Competitively available teaching assistantships prepare candidates for a career in teaching at all levels. The M.F.A. degree is a terminal degree required for most college/university teaching positions in film and new media production.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Editing
Postproduction for Storytellers
VFX Compositing
VFX Color and Lighting
Advanced 3D Modeling
Motion Graphics
Designing Immersive Experiences
Cross Media Design
VR Production Pipeline

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Animation View 217 other Masters in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The application must include:

A portfolio of creative work
References from at least two former professors or work supervisors
A writing sample that documents your ability to advance and defend a research-connected and intellectual argument.
Responses to online prompts that will assist the committee in understanding your background and specific interests in this program.
Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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