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DePaul University · School of Cinematic Arts
A 64-credit-hour documentary filmmaking MFA spanning eight quarters, with required courses in documentary cinematography, editing and producing. The thesis is a documentary film under 30 minutes followed by a public screening.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in documentary filmmaking; the curriculum covers producing, directing, cinematography, sound and editing for documentary film.
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
Thesis filmDocumentary film under 30 minutes, final proposal and rough cut, thesis defense, and a public screening organized by the student.
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.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Film or reel | Required | Media sample of past documentary work (10-minute excerpt, no reels); applicants without documentary media receive an assignment instead.Length: up to 10 minutesSource: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Other material | Required | Three idea pitches, each one paragraph maximum.Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Priority deadline · Priority deadline and scholarship consideration
December 15 · for Fall
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Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026Application deadline · Final deadline; admitted as space is available
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$64,192 = 64 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 |
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