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Emerson College · School of Film, Television, and Media Arts
A full-time, 60-credit on-campus MFA (52 credits with advanced standing) completed in five or six semesters. It combines foundational image and sound production, media studies electives and production electives such as fiction film directing and sound design, ending in an MFA thesis project.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: emerson.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
On-campus MFA in film and media art combining filmmaking, experimental media and critical inquiry; film production is central to the curriculum.
Source: emerson.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmMFA Thesis Project in the final semester after a thesis proposal and committee in year two.
Source: emerson.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: emerson.edu · verified October 12, 2026Production and equipment costs: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Creative portfolio | Required | Visual or audio media work, photography, music or performance documentation; no more than 15 minutes of film and media work in total; no trailers or demo reels.Length: up to 15 minutesSource: emerson.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenplay sample | Optional | Optional screenplay (10 pages maximum) or scholarly writing (10 pages, double-spaced) to supplement media samples.Length: up to 10 pagesSource: emerson.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate tuition per creditFrom the school's rate table for this level | $1,551 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimate$93,060 = 60 credits × $1,551 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: emerson.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Partial funding
Emerson Community Scholarships scholarship
Not higher than the cost of tuition
Eligibility: New graduate applicants
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