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Mount Saint Mary's University · Film, Television & New Media
A 48-unit low-residency MFA taken over two years, with film foundations, a chosen concentration, electives and a 12-unit thesis ending in a final review and oral defense. Classes are held on weekends and weeknights at the Hollywood Studio.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Directing | Named concentrationPathway: DirectingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Named concentrationPathway: CinematographyAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenwriting | Named concentrationPathway: ScreenwritingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Producing | Named concentrationPathway: ProducingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Named concentrationPathway: EditingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in film and television production with named concentrations in screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography and editing.
Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
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Thesis12 units of thesis work (Thesis 1-3) with a mid-program review and thesis proposal, ending in a final review and oral defense; public exhibition of thesis work is expected.
Source: msmu.smartcatalogiq.com · 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: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Published production and course fees
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Film or reel | Optional | Portfolio of Creative Work is required and may be a media asset, an artistic piece, or both. Media asset: a short film in which the applicant was the major creative force, limited to five minutes; not trailers, compilations or show reels.Length: up to 5 minutesSource: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Creative portfolio | Required | MFA applicants must submit a Portfolio of Creative Work: a media asset or an artistic piece (photography, drawings, music, creative writing or a 5-10 page screenplay excerpt), or both.Length: 5–10 pagesSource: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students | $1,247 | per unit · 2026-2027Estimate$59,856 = 48 units × $1,247 per unit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: msmu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Partial fundingPolicy year: 2026-2027
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