New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Cinematography in Burbank United States | New York Film Academy
New York Film Academy
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Burbank United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
51,620
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
NYFA's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Cinematography equips students with diverse skills to achieve their creative aspirations in visual storytelling. This fast-paced graduate program places learners in a distinctive, team-oriented setting that prioritizes practical, experiential training in cinematography and related filmmaking disciplines. Through immersive workshops, personal projects, and thorough evaluations, participants master core principles of visual narrative and camera techniques.
Students gain expertise with cutting-edge camera technologies, spanning both film and digital formats, while learning to orchestrate complex lighting setups. As they complete progressively demanding assignments, culminating in a Thesis Film, they build an impressive cinematography portfolio demonstrating their technical mastery and artistic range. Ultimately, graduates develop the ability to skillfully employ cinematic visuals to convey powerful stories.
The MFA curriculum offers specialized workshops such as Master Lighting Techniques, Advanced Grip Training, Underwater Filming, and Complex Camera Movements, featuring opportunities to operate professional telescoping cranes. With its rigorous pace and demanding coursework, this program caters to students pursuing exceptional careers in cinematography.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be admitted into the Master of Fine Arts program at NYFA, students must possess a Bachelor's degree from a post-secondary institution recognized by the United States Department of Education or a college or university outside of the U.S. that is recognized as a degree-granting institution by their respective governments. The ideal applicant must demonstrate a sincere passion and aptitude for visual storytelling and the ability and desire to pursue graduate-level work and scholarly research in his/her chosen discipline.
No particular major or minor is required as a prerequisite for admission, but applicants with a strong background in the visual arts are preferred. While an applicant's GPA will be taken into consideration and is an important component of the admissions process, the strength of the candidate's Narrative Statement and Creative Portfolio is a significant determining factor for admission.
All students pursuing a graduate degree from the New York Film Academy must submit an official, final undergraduate transcript in order to complete their application. MFA applicants must submit a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation verifying the applicant's ability to successfully take on graduate study in the relevant field. MFA applicants must submit a portfolio
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 or higher (213 for computer-based test or 79 for internet-based test), IELTS 6.5 or the equivalent.
A report from a valid English Language School verifying completion of course level equivalent to a 550 Paper-based TOEFL Score.
No particular major or minor is required as a prerequisite for admission, but applicants with a strong background in the visual arts are preferred. While an applicant's GPA will be taken into consideration and is an important component of the admissions process, the strength of the candidate's Narrative Statement and Creative Portfolio is a significant determining factor for admission.
All students pursuing a graduate degree from the New York Film Academy must submit an official, final undergraduate transcript in order to complete their application. MFA applicants must submit a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation verifying the applicant's ability to successfully take on graduate study in the relevant field. MFA applicants must submit a portfolio
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 or higher (213 for computer-based test or 79 for internet-based test), IELTS 6.5 or the equivalent.
A report from a valid English Language School verifying completion of course level equivalent to a 550 Paper-based TOEFL Score.
Tuition
USD
51,620