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School of Visual Arts · MPS Film Directing
A one-year, 30-credit Master of Professional Studies in Film Directing with evening classes Monday through Thursday; each student directs a professionally produced short film that is screened in a juried festival at SVA Theatre. 2026-27 tuition is $30,845 per semester plus a $1,500 per-semester department fee.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Directing | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
One-year Master of Professional Studies in Film Directing. The award is an MPS, shown as such; it is neither an MFA nor an MA.
Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmA professionally produced short thesis film, approved by the thesis committee and chair and screened in a juried festival at SVA Theatre.
Source: sva.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: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026Equipment access: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Published production and course fees
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Writing sample | Required | Short story, treatment or screenplay, max 3 pages.Length: up to 3 pagesSource: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Creative portfolio | Required | Portfolio of video, stills or mixed media with role descriptions, via SlideRoom.Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Creative prompt / exercise | Required | One-minute video self-portrait.Length: up to 1 minutesSource: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Film Directing (12-15 credits fall and spring) | $30,845 | per semester · 2026-2027Source: sva.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Partial funding
MPS Film Directing Department Scholarships scholarship
Eligibility: All accepted students may apply; merit-based; support tuition and thesis projects.
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