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University of Iowa · Department of Cinematic Arts
A three-year, 59-semester-hour MFA in film and video production focused on expanded documentary, experimental, hybrid and narrative forms, with a year-long thesis project. The department typically admits 2-4 students a year and funds them through teaching assistantships.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film Production | Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in this field. | Source: catalog.registrar.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Cinematography | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: catalog.registrar.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Editing | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: catalog.registrar.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in film and video production.
Source: catalog.registrar.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
Thesis filmYear-long creative thesis project (12 s.h.) plus a thesis paper; proposal approved in the second year.
Source: catalog.registrar.uiowa.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: cinematicarts.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026Production and equipment costs: 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 | Creative work sample of no more than 20 minutes total (or 20-minute equivalent for screenplays); links to films, new media, documentation or screenplays; clips allowed.Length: up to 20 minutesSource: cinematicarts.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline
January 1 · for Following academic year
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: cinematicarts.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026Tuition: not verified. We publish this only when the school states it on an official page.
Fully funded (conditions apply)
Iowa Arts Fellowship fellowship
One year of full funding without teaching
Eligibility: By faculty nomination, once during the three years.
Source: cinematicarts.uiowa.edu · verified October 12, 2026Graduate College and university grants grant
Eligibility: Summer MFA Fellowship, Student Impact Grant, travel and small arts grants, by application or nomination.
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