The MFA Program is a full-time (Fall, Spring, and Summer), two-year course of study in motion picture production in which 90 credit hours of courses are ultimately completed. Our focus is story and storytelling. To maintain the caliber of education necessary for our students to succeed in an extremely competitive industry, we admit only 24 production students each year. Click here for information on the cost of attending the MFA program in film production.
The course of study in Writing for the Stage & Screen is offered jointly by the College of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts, and The School of Theatre. Only six writing students are admitted each Fall. The program is comprised of six consecutive semesters (61 hours of completed coursework) that lead to a Master of Fine Arts Degree. Click here for information on the cost of the writing program.
The Torchlight Program is a non-degree granting academic program designed to enhance the education of film students by providing instruction in current and emerging business practices of the motion picture industry.
There are many factors that determine the cost of the Film School programs, including residency, Academic Common Market status, assistantships and scholarships. Click here for information.
An overview of the types of financial assistance available to graduate students in the College of Motion Picture, Television & Recording Arts, including links and information on how to apply.