
Johns Hopkins University · Advanced Academic Programs, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
MA in Film and Media
Overview
A 33-credit professional MA taken over 16 to 24 months, with in-person courses in Baltimore. Students complete three core courses (two Graduate Filmmaking Studio courses and a capstone) and choose a concentration in the Business of Film, Writing, or Immersive Storytelling and Emerging Technologies.
- Official program name
- MA in Film and Media
- Awarded degree
- Master of Arts in Film and MediaMaster's · Master of ArtsSource: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- Johns Hopkins University — Advanced Academic Programs, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Delivery
- On campusClasses, workshops and productions meet in person on campus.Source: landing.advanced.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required attendance
- Regular campus attendanceStudents attend classes on campus throughout the program.Source: landing.advanced.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not published
- Duration
- 16 - 24 monthsSource: landing.advanced.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required credits
- 33 credits (11 courses)Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Start
- Summer, Fall, SpringSource: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Film and television
- The program covers both film and television.Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fields of study
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenwriting | Named concentrationPathway: WritingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Producing | Named concentrationPathway: The Business of FilmAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
Professional MA in Film and Media with concentrations covering producing, directing, cinematography, editing and writing.
Source: e-catalogue.jhu.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
- The Business of FilmSource: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- WritingSource: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Immersive Storytelling and Emerging TechnologiesSource: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Thesis, film or capstone
Capstone projectRequired Capstone for Film & Media course (AS.455.800).
Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Published areas of study
- Three required core courses and eight additional courses, at least four within one concentration.Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Other
- Additional screenings, workshops and events at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C.Source: e-catalogue.jhu.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
- Stages and studios
- Classes at the JHU-MICA Film Centre with a film studio and recording facilities.Source: landing.advanced.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published production and equipment costs
Published production and course fees
- Course fees
- Some AAP courses carry field trip, laboratory, technology, material or other fees listed in each term's course schedule.Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We never estimate a total cost when key expenses are unpublished. Compare production costs
Admissions
Portfolio and submission materials
| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Creative portfolio | Required | One creative sample: screenplay or short story excerpt (5-15 pages), a short film with the applicant's role credited, a photography/audio/digital/immersive portfolio, a creative project, or a response to a set prompt.Length: 5–15 pagesSource: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Other requirements
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university or the U.S. equivalent.Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum GPA of 3.0 (AAP-wide).Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Statement of purpose
- RequiredStatement of purpose up to one page.Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendation.Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredResume/CV.Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$75 — Nonrefundable application fee of $75.Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial transcript confirming degree conferral.Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
- TOEFL iBT
- RequiredInternational applicants may meet English proficiency with TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores, a U.S. degree, or an English-only native country.Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate competitiveness. Build an application checklist
Deadlines
- Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Any semester
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time (AAP) Graduate - All Others, per courseFrom the school's rate table for this level | $4,970 – $5,770 | (basis not stated by the school) · 2026-2027Source: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Mandatory institutional fees
- Graduation fee
- $100 one-timeMandatorySource: e-catalogue.jhu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Funding
Funding not verified
Funding policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Sources and verification
- e-catalogue.jhu.edu/arts-sciences/advanced-academic-programs/Admission/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- e-catalogue.jhu.edu/arts-sciences/advanced-academic-programs/current-students/tuition-fees/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- e-catalogue.jhu.edu/arts-sciences/advanced-academic-programs/programs/film-media-master-arts/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- e-catalogue.jhu.edu/university-wide-policies-information/admission-aid/tuition-fees/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- landing.advanced.jhu.edu/mafm/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
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