Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Film and Media Arts - Directing in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,412
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media Arts equips socially conscious, creatively bold students for professional success in film, video, and digital media. This program embraces diverse media forms while focusing on independent cinema and video production rooted in artistic vision and social awareness, guided by accomplished scholars and industry experts. The curriculum highlights modern documentary filmmaking, independent storytelling, video art and installations, as well as cutting-edge formats and technologies. Discover the evolving intersections of filmmaking techniques, shaped by thematic and stylistic decisions, while gaining artistic mastery through Temple University's MFA program in the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. This 54-credit graduate degree prioritizes independent film and video, cultivating the expertise needed to become a perceptive, socially engaged filmmaker and establish a career in film, video, or digital media. By integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, you'll deepen your grasp of cinema history, the evolution of video and interactive media, along with research methodologies and screenwriting techniques. Students can specialize in one of three concentrations: media arts, narrative/documentary filmmaking, or writing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
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.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100,
IELTS Academic: 7.0
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. Other exceptional creative work in writing, art, music, still photography, computer arts, criticism, or research scholarship might be appropriate. Such work also may be used to supplement a film or video exhibit.
Resume: Current resume required.
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.
Standardized Test Scores:
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100,
IELTS Academic: 7.0
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. Other exceptional creative work in writing, art, music, still photography, computer arts, criticism, or research scholarship might be appropriate. Such work also may be used to supplement a film or video exhibit.
Resume: Current resume required.
Tuition
USD
29,412