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Florida State University · College of Motion Picture Arts
A two-year, six-semester conservatory MFA in which students specialize in producing, directing, production design, cinematography, post-production or visual effects and work on more than 30 productions, including a capstone project and a feature film production. An optional third year is offered to selected students to lead a feature film.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: film.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Named concentrationPathway: DirectingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: film.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Named concentrationPathway: CinematographyAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: film.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Producing | Named concentrationPathway: ProducingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: film.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Named concentrationPathway: Post-ProductionAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: film.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in Motion Picture Arts with a major in film production.
Source: film.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmCapstone Project in semester 5, led by directors and producers; other specialists create portfolio pieces.
Source: film.fsu.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: film.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Published production and course fees
Thesis and project spending
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Screenplay sample | Required | A two-page non-dialogue scene about a person trying to kill a spider, in screenplay or play format.Length: up to 2 pagesSource: film.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Creative portfolio | Required | Up to three items in the area of specialization; film or video work may not exceed 15 minutes; image sets up to 10 images; writing up to 15 pages.Length: up to 15 minutes, up to 15 pagesSource: film.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Creative prompt / exercise | Required | Video pitch of no more than 3 minutes in which the applicant appears on camera and pitches an original story.Length: up to 3 minutesSource: film.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Portfolio deadline · Supplemental (creative) materials
December 1, 2026 · for Fall 2027
Source: film.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Main campus graduate resident rateFrom the school's rate table for this level | $479.32 | per credit · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: tuition.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Main campus graduate out-of-state rateFrom the school's rate table for this level | $1,278.04 | per credit · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: tuition.fsu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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