Master of Fine Arts, Film and Television
Based in Hollywood at the legendary Sunset Las Palmas Studios, the Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television at Mount Saint Mary’s University provides students with all of the essential skills to create and produce professional media, and build a body of work that demonstrates their abilities in each aspect of the creative and technical process.
Mount Saint Mary’s University is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, preferably in the area of film, media, communication, journalism or other related field of study.
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Complete Application
- Application Essay
- Transcript from each college attended, submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Portfolio of creative work.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television is a terminal degree program comprised of four main categories:
- Fundamental Courses (12 units)
- Specialization Courses (13 units)
- Media Studies, Elective, Internship or Independent Study Courses (12 units)
- Thesis and Capstone (15 units)
Fundamental Courses (12 Units)
To be taken in the first year and prior to beginning any Thesis work.
Specialization Courses (13 Units)
Students select specialized program courses from the following concentrations (13 Units):
- Screenwriting
- Directing
- Producing
- Documentary
- Cinematography
- Photography
- Editing
- Music and Sound Design
- Visual Effects
- Acting
Media Studies, Elective, Internship or Independent Study (12 Units)
Students must take at least 6 Units of Media Studies and 6 Units of Elective, Internship or Independent Study courses, for a total of 12 units. Electives may include any graduate film courses from the catalog. Permission is needed to take courses outside the Graduate Film and Television program.
Thesis and Capstone (15 Units)
Students must first complete all Fundamental courses (FLM 210A, FLM 210B, FLM 221A and FLM 230A) prior to beginning Thesis work (15 Units).
Total Credit Hours: 52