Overview

With an emphasis on independent film and video, the Film and Media Arts master’s degree at Temple University will help you develop the skills necessary to become an incisive, socially conscious filmmaker and pursue a professional career in film, video or digital media.

Through exposure to both theory and practice, you’ll develop a fuller understanding of the history of film, the rise of video and interactive media, and research and screenwriting best practices. You’ll be given the option to choose from one of three tracks, including:

media arts,

narrative and documentary filmmaking, and

writing.

You’ll also be required to complete up to six credit hours of thesis material, conceptualizing, developing, writing and ultimately creating a final creative project. Thesis projects take the form of a complete sound, film or video production; a feature film script; or a completed work in an alternative media form, including computer-generated media, interactive media, installations or newly emerging technologies.

Taken together with the master program’s comprehensive exams, the curriculum’s synthesis of theory and practice serves to develop film and media artists with personal, informed voices.

Future Career

The FMA graduate program produces media makers who pursue careers in academia and in the communications and production industries. Many graduates choose to work independently, creating original narrative and documentary films and videos or new media projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cinematography Workshop

Videography

Writing for Media

M.F.A. Colloquium

Film History and Theory

Media Arts Theory-Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 217 other Masters in Film Studies 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

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110

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100

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6.5

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General requirements

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Letters of Reference: 3

Statement of Goals: In approximately 1,000 to 1,500 words, explain your personal interests, educational aims, and professional goals, along with relevant biographical information.

Portfolio: A portfolio is submitted as evidence of creative potential. This usually includes a completed film or videotape accompanied by a cover sheet to explain the applicant's role in the project, including production date, running time, relevant credits, and the conditions and constraints under which it was produced.

Resume: Current resume required.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.

Tuition Fees

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44118 USD / year

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44118 USD / year

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32967 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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