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DePaul University · School of Cinematic Arts
A two-year, 72-credit-hour producing MFA offered in Los Angeles, with evening classes on the Sunset Las Palmas Studio lot and two required spring internships. The thesis is a professional creative report and pitch for a feature film or television series project.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Producing | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in producing for film and television.
Source: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Capstone projectProfessional creative report for a feature-length film or television series, with an optioned script and a pitch defense.
Source: catalog.depaul.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: depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026Equipment access: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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Priority deadline
December 15 · for Fall
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Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026Application deadline · Final deadline
May 15 · for Fall
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Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media graduate rateFrom the school's rate table for this level | $1,003 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimate$72,216 = 72 credits × $1,003 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Partial fundingPolicy year: Fall 2027
DePaul Cinema Studios Full-Tuition Academic Scholarship scholarship
Full tuition for the entire program
Eligibility: One student per eligible MFA program; complete application by December 15
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