DePaul University · School of Cinematic Arts
MS in Film & Television
Overview
A 52-credit-hour STEM-designated MS in film and television in which students choose one of six concentrations: cinematography, editing, production, sound, virtual production or visual effects.
- Official program name
- MS in Film & Television
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Film and TelevisionMaster's · Master of ScienceSource: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Delivery
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.Source: depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required attendance
- Regular campus attendanceStudents attend classes on campus throughout the program.Source: depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not published
- Duration
- Not verified
- Required credits
- 52 quarter hoursSource: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Start
- FallSource: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Film and television
- The program covers both film and television.Source: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fields of study
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Named concentrationPathway: CinematographyAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Named concentrationPathway: EditingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
Master's degree in film and television with named cinematography, editing and production concentrations.
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
Curriculum, pathways and faculty
Official concentrations and pathways
- CinematographySource: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- EditingSource: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- ProductionSource: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- SoundSource: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Virtual ProductionSource: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Visual EffectsSource: catalog.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Thesis, film or capstone
Culminating requirement: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Other
- STEM-designated program for international students' OPT eligibility.Source: depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Faculty listed by the program
Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Production 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
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Admissions
Portfolio and submission materials
Portfolio requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Other requirements
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited college or universitySource: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 2.5 cumulative GPASource: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- OptionalLetters of recommendation or a resume may be submitted as optional supplemental materialsSource: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$25 — $25 for domestic applicants, $75 for international applicantsSource: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
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Deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline · Domestic applicants
August 1 · for Fall
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Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026 - Year not printed
International applicants · International applicants
June 15 · for Fall
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Source: cdm.depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| 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$52,156 = 52 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 |
Mandatory institutional fees
- Comprehensive Fee, full-time graduate students
- $150 per termMandatorySource: depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Funding
Partial funding
- Other
- Scholarships for incoming CDM graduate students, assistantships and grants for creative projects.Source: depaul.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Sources and verification
- catalog.depaul.edu/programs/film-and-television-ms/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- cdm.depaul.edu/admission-and-aid/graduateadmissions/grad-program-requirements — Official funding / aid page, verified October 12, 2026
- cdm.depaul.edu/school-of-cinematic-arts — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- depaul.edu/academics/programs/ms-in-film-and-television — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- depaul.edu/tuition-and-aid/graduate-and-professional-tuition-and-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
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