Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Film and Media Arts - Production in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
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 program 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. Key areas of study include contemporary documentary, independent storytelling, video art and installations, and evolving media technologies. Push the boundaries of cinematic expression by blending subject matter with stylistic choices, while gaining artistic mastery through Temple University's School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. This 54-credit graduate program emphasizes independent filmmaking, cultivating the expertise needed to become a perceptive, socially engaged media creator in film, video, or digital platforms. By integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, you'll deepen your grasp of cinema history, digital media evolution, and effective research and screenwriting techniques. The program offers three specialized pathways: media arts, narrative/documentary filmmaking, and writing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty familiar with the applicant's academic competency and/or professionals in the fields of communication or media production.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
International applicants should review the following: https://grad.temple.edu/admissions/international-applicants/before-you-apply.
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.
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
International applicants should review the following: https://grad.temple.edu/admissions/international-applicants/before-you-apply.
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.
Tuition
USD
29,412