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Temple University · Film and Media Arts
A 54-credit MFA in Film and Media Arts with concentrations in Cinematic Arts (narrative and documentary), Media Arts and Screenwriting. It includes faculty reviews after years one and two, a comprehensive examination and a thesis such as a completed film or a feature script.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Named concentrationPathway: Cinematic Arts: Narrative and DocumentaryAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Screenwriting | Named concentrationPathway: ScreenwritingAn officially named concentration, specialization or track inside the degree. | Source: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Film Studies | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in Film and Media Arts with concentrations in Cinematic Arts (narrative and documentary), Media Arts and Screenwriting.
Source: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmStand-alone thesis work: a completed sound, film or video production, a feature film script, or an alternative media work; plus a comprehensive examination.
Source: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026Faculty list: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Creative portfolio | Required | Portfolio with a cover sheet (titles, credits, links) and supporting materials, 20 pages maximum, in electronic form.Length: up to 20 pagesSource: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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December 2 (year not printed) · for Fall
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Source: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Graduate, Theater, Film, Media Arts, PA resident, per credit hourFrom the school's rate table for this level | $974 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimate$52,596 = 54 credits × $974 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: bursar.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Graduate, Theater, Film, Media Arts, out-of-state, per credit hourFrom the school's rate table for this level | $1,773 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimate$95,742 = 54 credits × $1,773 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, production and equipment costs, travel, and any rate change during the program.Source: bursar.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Partial fundingPolicy year: 2026-2027
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