Asbury University · Media, Journalism & Digital Storytelling
MFA in Film & Television Production
Overview
A 42-credit online MFA with core courses in storytelling, cinematography, editing and the business of media, chosen production, directing, experiential and writing courses, a required Los Angeles media industry intensive, and a creative project. Prerequisites in audio, television and single-camera production apply.
- Official program name
- MFA in Film & Television Production
- Awarded degree
- Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television ProductionMaster's · Master of Fine ArtsSource: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- Asbury University — Media, Journalism & Digital Storytelling
- Location
- Wilmore, KYThe administering school's location. Coursework is online; this is not a residence requirement.
- Delivery
- OnlineCoursework is delivered online. Check attendance: some online programs still require campus visits or residencies.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required attendance
- Limited campus visitsMostly online, with some required visits to campus.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Study intensity
- Full- or part-timeSource: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- Two years full-time; up to three yearsSource: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required credits
- 42 credit hours (plus up to 9 prerequisite credits without prior media experience)Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Film and television
- The program covers both film and television.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fields of study
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
MFA dedicated to film and television production.
Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Online study and attendance
- Coursework delivery
- Flexible online format; students can progress at different rates.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Campus residencies
- The Media Industry Intensive is offered off-campus and not online (two-week Los Angeles Media Workshop).Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Other
- Some MCG, DSG and THG courses are offered only on campus.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Production workshops
- Prerequisite courses may be taken on campus in fall/spring or as a two-week intensive in summer.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published state-authorization restrictions: not verified. Ask the school whether students in your state can enroll.
Curriculum, pathways and faculty
Thesis, film or capstone
Culminating requirement: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Published areas of study
- 24 core credits; 12 credits in production, directing, experiential and media writing courses; 6 elective credits.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Residency requirements
- Core includes a Media Industry Intensive offered off-campus (the two-week Los Angeles Media Workshop); substitutions only for extenuating circumstances with approval.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Other
- Prerequisites (or equivalent experience) in Audio Production, Television Production and Single Camera Production; without them, 9 prerequisite credits are added.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Faculty listed by the program
- Sean Gaffney — Associate Dean, School of Communication Arts; Professor of Screenwriting, screenwriting
- Elizabeth Jones — Associate Professor; Director of Graduate Studies in Communication
- David Whitaker — Assistant Professor of Media Communication
As 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: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026Production costs and equipment
Equipment and facility access
Equipment access: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Published production and equipment costs
Published production and course fees
- Course fees
- Certain courses carry a fee, noted as 'Fee' in the catalog course description.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Travel and residencies
- Los Angeles Media Workshop
- MandatoryRequired off-campus two-week Los Angeles Media Workshop (Media Industry Intensive); travel costs are not stated.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We never estimate a total cost when key expenses are unpublished. Compare production costs
Admissions
Portfolio and submission materials
| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Film or reel | Required | Portfolio of 6-30 minutes of film/video production or demo reel, with documentation of the applicant's role(s).Length: up to 30 minutesSource: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Other requirements
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum cumulative GPA of 2.5Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two references (character and professional), non-familySource: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredResume/CVSource: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Application fee
- WaivedNo application feeSource: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial transcript conferring a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited universitySource: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- Duolingo English Test
- Required — minimum 105One option for non-native English speakers without a U.S. degreeSource: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate competitiveness. Build an application checklist
Deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate Communications (MA, MFA)Published for online studyFrom the school's rate table for this level | $595 | per creditEstimate$24,990 = 42 credits × $595 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Mandatory institutional fees
- Comprehensive Technology Fee
- $50 per semesterMandatorySource: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Funding
Partial funding
- Other
- A select number of competitive graduate assistantships are available (minimum 3.0 GPA, at least two semesters remaining).Source: asbury.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Sources and verification
- asbury.edu/graduate/academics/program/mfa-film-tv-production/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- asbury.edu/graduate/academics/program/mfa-film-tv-production/admission-requirements-tuition/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
- asbury.edu/graduate/cost-and-aid/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
- asbury.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AU-MFAFPgrad-2026.pdf — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
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