
Quinnipiac University · Film, Television and Media Arts
MA in Producing for Film and Television
Overview
A 36-credit MA in producing with a general option or concentrations in Creative Producing, Production Management, or Writing for the Screen/Showrunning, ending in a thesis course in which students develop, schedule, budget and create pitch materials for a project. Most courses are delivered online.
- Official program name
- MA in Producing for Film and Television
- Awarded degree
- Master of Arts in Producing for Film and TelevisionMaster's · Master of ArtsSource: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- School
- Quinnipiac University — Film, Television and Media Arts
- Location
- Hamden, CTThe administering school's location. Coursework is online; this is not a residence requirement.
- Delivery
- OnlineCoursework is delivered online. Check attendance: some online programs still require campus visits or residencies.Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required attendance
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Full- or part-timeSource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Duration
- 2 yearsSource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Required credits
- 36 creditsSource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Start
- Fall, SpringSource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Film and television
- The program covers both film and television.Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Fields of study
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Producing | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenwriting | Named concentrationPathway: Writing for the Screen/ShowrunningAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Why this degree is listed
Master of Arts dedicated to producing for film and television.
Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Online study and attendance
- Coursework delivery
- The program page labels the format 100% online; the catalog says the majority of courses are delivered online.Source: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Other
- Optional short-term study-abroad component at the Cannes Film Festival within FTM 508.Source: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Published state-authorization restrictions: not verified. Ask the school whether students in your state can enroll.
Curriculum, pathways and faculty
Official concentrations and pathways
- Creative ProducingSource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Production ManagementSource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Writing for the Screen/ShowrunningSource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Thesis, film or capstone
Capstone projectThesis course in which students develop, schedule, budget and create pitch materials for a professional-level film, show or documentary (FTM 601 Graduate Thesis, 6 credits).
Source: catalog.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026Published areas of study
- Required core courses: Production Fundamentals, Creative Development and Graduate Thesis.Source: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Industry programs
- FTM 508 covers worldwide sales, distribution and marketing, with an optional short-term study-abroad component at the Cannes Film Festival.Source: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Other
- Can be combined with a Quinnipiac School of Communications bachelor's degree through accelerated dual-degree (3+1) or dual-degree (4+1) programs.Source: grad.qu.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 degreeSource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- Required3.0 or higher undergraduate GPASource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Statement of purpose
- RequiredEssay of up to 1,000 words on why the applicant wishes to enter the programSource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of reference (external applicants)Source: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Résumé / CV
- RequiredUpdated resumeSource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial college or university transcriptSource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tests
Test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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Deadlines
- Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Fall or Spring
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Full-time ratePublished for online study | $1,085 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimate$39,060 = 36 credits × $1,085 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Part-time ratePublished for online study | $1,060 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimate$38,160 = 36 credits × $1,060 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Mandatory institutional fees
- Student fees ($50 per credit, up to $450 per semester)
- $50 per creditMandatorySource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Registration fee for online programs
- $30 per termMandatorySource: grad.qu.edu · verified October 12, 2026
- Technology and lab fees (full-time, fall/spring)
- $430 per semesterMandatorySource: grad.qu.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
- catalog.qu.edu/graduate-studies/communications/producing-film-tv-ma/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 12, 2026
- grad.qu.edu/programs/online-masters-degree/producing-for-film-and-television/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- grad.qu.edu/programs/online-masters-degree/producing-for-film-and-television/admissions/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- grad.qu.edu/programs/online-masters-degree/producing-for-film-and-television/curriculum/ — Official program page, verified October 12, 2026
- grad.qu.edu/programs/online-masters-degree/producing-for-film-and-television/tuition-and-financial-a — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 12, 2026
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