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Academy of Art University · School of Motion Pictures & Television
A 63-unit MFA with a specialization in directing, producing, cinematography, editing, production design or screenwriting, ending in a thesis film or professional reel/portfolio depending on the specialization. Offered on campus and online.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Named concentrationPathway: DirectingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Named concentrationPathway: CinematographyAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenwriting | Named concentrationPathway: ScreenwritingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Producing | Named concentrationPathway: ProducingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Named concentrationPathway: EditingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in film and television production with specialization areas in directing, producing, cinematography, editing and screenwriting.
Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmDepending on the specialization, the program ends in a thesis film or a professional reel/portfolio; a Final Thesis Project is required.
Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026As listed on the program's official page on October 12, 2026. Listing does not mean a faculty member is teaching or supervising new students in a given year.
Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026Published production and course fees
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate, domestic studentsFrom the school's rate table for this level | $1,551 | per unit · 2026-2027Estimate$97,713 = 63 units × $1,551 per unit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| International — Graduate, international studentsFrom the school's rate table for this level | $1,857 | per unit · 2026-2027Estimate$116,991 = 63 units × $1,857 per unit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: academyart.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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