New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Photography 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
47,156
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
NYFA's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography offers a dynamic environment where photographers refine and expand their artistic abilities. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on practice, students gain comprehensive knowledge of photographic techniques, history, and concepts while merging creativity with practical application. At NYFA, learners collaborate with a global community of peers and industry-experienced faculty. The rigorous curriculum ensures students stay current with technological advancements and industry trends, preparing them to thrive in this constantly changing field.
Within NYFA's MFA program, participants specialize in fine art, fashion, documentary, journalism, or commercial photography, with assessments based on professional standards for each discipline. Recognizing diverse lens-based media, the program incorporates both digital and film photography, still and moving images, along with:
Foundational and advanced classes covering Lighting, Imaging, Printing, plus Business, Marketing, Theory, History, and Art Practice courses. The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis, historical context, technical proficiency, and modern artistic discourse
Guidance from accomplished faculty actively engaged in commercial or artistic photography
Use of professional-grade cameras and lighting equipment
Regular guest lectures and critiques by renowned photographers, artists, and curators, providing continuous learning and creative stimulation
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
47,156