Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television

The MFA in Film and Television at Mount Saint Mary’s University provides students with all of the essential skills for the production of professional film products and to build a body of work that demonstrates their filmmaking abilities in each aspect of the creative and technical process. With small classes of a maximum of 20 students and intensive one-on-one instruction and mentoring, every student will receive a personalized, hands-on education from leaders in the film and television industry. The program is entirely located within a major Hollywood studio, utilizing all of the latest and highest quality state-of-the-art digital film equipment.

Required Core Courses

FLM 210ACinema Production 1

4

FLM 210BCinema Production 2

4

FLM 250History of American Cinema

4

FLM 200AScreenwriting 1

3

FLM 230AEditing 1

4

FLM 290ADirecting 1

3

FLM 240Production Management

3

FLM 221APost-Production Audio 1

4

FLM 298Capstone

4

Plus Thesis and electives, depending on area of interest or emphasis.

Total units required:  52