Master of Fine Arts, Film, Television & Photography

Based in Hollywood at the legendary Sunset Gower Studios, the Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television & Photography at Mount Saint Mary’s University provides students with all of the essential skills to create and produce professional media, and build a body of work that demonstrates their abilities in each aspect of the creative and technical process. With an emphasis on small class sizes and intensive one-on-one instruction and mentoring, every student receives a personalized, hands-on education from high-level professionals in the industry.

Mount Saint Mary’s University is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Admission Requirements

• Completion of a Baccalaureate degree, preferably in the area of film, media, photography, communication, journalism or other related field of study. 
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Complete Application 
• Application Essay
• Transcript from each college attended, submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions. 
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Portfolio of creative work.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television & Photography is a terminal degree program comprised of:

1. Foundations (15 units)
2. Concentration (12 units)
3. Electives (12 units)
4. Thesis and Capstone (13 units)

 

 

Foundations (15 Units)

To be taken in the first year and prior to beginning any Thesis work.

FLM 205	Introduction to Digital Video Production	3
FLM 210A	Cinema Production 1	3
FLM 210B	Cinema Production 2	3
FLM 221A	Post-Production Audio 1	3
FLM 230A	Editing 1: AVID 101	3

Concentration (12 Units)

Students select specialized program courses from the following concentrations (12 Units):

• Screenwriting
• Directing
• Producing
• Documentary
• Cinematography
• Photography
• Editing
• Music and Sound Design
• Visual Effects
• Acting

Electives (12 Units)

Students are required to take 12 Units of Electives which can include: a second Concentration, Internships, Independent Projects, Media Studies, or any other graduate film courses from the catalog. Permission is needed to take courses outside the Graduate Film, Television & Photography program.

Thesis and Capstone (13 Units)

Students must first complete all Foundation courses prior to beginning Thesis work (13 Units).

FLM 299A	Thesis 1	4
FLM 299B	Thesis 2	4
FLM 299C	Thesis 3	4
FLM 298	Capstone & Professional Readiness	1

Total Credit Hours: 52