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Temple University · Film and Media Arts
A full-time PhD of 37 credits beyond the MFA for applicants with an MFA in film or media arts, combining documentary practice with research on nonfiction film and media; it ends in a comprehensive exam, proposal and dissertation.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Studies | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
Practice-research doctorate in documentary arts focused on nonfiction film and media. It is not a film studies PhD and is shown with its exact title.
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
DissertationDoctoral dissertation using visualization technologies.
Source: bulletin.temple.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: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Creative portfolio | Required | Creative portfolio related to proposed doctoral goals, with the applicant's role in each work indicated.Source: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Academic writing sample | Required | Scholarly writing sample, ideally 12-20 pages.Length: 12–20 pagesSource: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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December 1 (year not printed) · for Fall
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Source: bulletin.temple.edu · verified October 12, 2026Application deadline
February 15 (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$36,038 = 37 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$65,601 = 37 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 |
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