Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Film and Media Arts - Narrative and Non Narrative Scriptwriting 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 M.F.A. 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 particularly on independent film 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 evolving media technologies. Discover the fluid boundaries of cinematic expression shaped by thematic and stylistic decisions, while gaining artistic mastery through Temple University's Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media Arts. Concentrating on independent productions, this 54-credit graduate program cultivates the expertise needed to become a perceptive, socially engaged media creator working in film, video, or digital formats. By integrating theoretical study with hands-on production, you'll deepen your knowledge of cinema history, digital media evolution, and effective research 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
Statement of Goals: A 500- to 1,000-word Statement of Goals presents the applicant's goals for studying film and media arts at the graduate level. The statement should describe the creative work the applicant is interested in making and suggest an artistic point of view. A strong statement will also suggest why Temple's MFA program is a good fit for the applicant's artistic and career goals.
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
PTE Academic: 68
Duolingo: 115
Portfolio: A portfolio shows evidence of creative potential and should include a cover sheet with titles, credits, and links, plus any supporting materials (20 pages maximum) in electronic form. Other exceptional creative work in writing, art, music, still photography, computer arts, criticism or research scholarship might be appropriate.
Resume: Current resume required.
Transfer Credit: Upon approval of the FMA graduate faculty and the Graduate School, graduate courses completed at Temple University but not previously applied to a conferred degree may be transferred into the program. Similarly, students may petition for credit for graduate work undertaken at other accredited institutions. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 11.
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
PTE Academic: 68
Duolingo: 115
Portfolio: A portfolio shows evidence of creative potential and should include a cover sheet with titles, credits, and links, plus any supporting materials (20 pages maximum) in electronic form. Other exceptional creative work in writing, art, music, still photography, computer arts, criticism or research scholarship might be appropriate.
Resume: Current resume required.
Transfer Credit: Upon approval of the FMA graduate faculty and the Graduate School, graduate courses completed at Temple University but not previously applied to a conferred degree may be transferred into the program. Similarly, students may petition for credit for graduate work undertaken at other accredited institutions. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 11.
Tuition
USD
29,412