Film, Television and New Media
Located at Mount Saint Mary’s University’s studio in Hollywood, our MFA and Dual MFA and MBA programs provide students with all the essential skills to create and produce professional films and build a body of work that demonstrates their abilities in each aspect of the creative and technical process in a professional studio setting.
The centerpiece of all our programs is to encourage collaborative filmmaking, innovative thinking and a critical, hands-on understanding of new technologies. That means our students work on real projects using all the latest equipment and learning from experienced professors. All of our film programs provide students with the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, pursue their specializations and discover their distinct voices. By the time they graduate, students will have built a body of work that demonstrates their creative and technical abilities.
Why get a degree from MSMU?
MFA OR MFA/MBA DUAL DEGREEWhen you choose MSMU, you're choosing to immerse yourself in an environment that allows you to learn all aspects of filmmaking — proposal writing, pre-production, research, shooting, sound, editing, outreach, fundraising — right in the heart of Hollywood.
A few key highlights:
- Opportunities to direct and crew projects using the latest equipment
- Mentorship from industry-experienced professors and filmmakers
- Long-lasting connections with a peer group and cohort of colleagues
- An engaged faculty and student body, providing a variety of perspectives
Our Mission: MFA Programs
The mission of our MFA degree programs is to provide students with the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, pursue their specializations and discover their distinct voices. Our program aims to:
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Encourage collaborative filmmaking, innovative thinking and a critical, hands-on understanding of new technologies.
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Assist students in building a body of work that demonstrates their creative and technical abilities
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Allow students to take risks and experiment in a safe and nurturing atmosphere, where they will learn and understand the context and influence of film history and apply it to their own work
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The Mount's MFA Degrees
Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and New Media
The MFA in Film, Television and New Media at Mount Saint Mary’s is a two-year program designed to provide students with the skills and expertise they need to share the stories they so passionately want to tell. Students can complete the program by taking classes on weekends, weeknights – or both. Our flexible weekend structure accommodates working individuals and those already in the media industry, as well as those who would like to intern or work on their projects full-time.
Location: MSMU’s Hollywood studio, located in Hollywood.
Concentrations: Students have the option to pursue one or two of the following:
Cinematography, Directing, Producing, Documentary Studies, Photography, Screenwriting, Acting, Editing, Music and Sound Design
Master of Fine Arts in Producing for Film and Television
The MFA in Producing for Film and Television is a 43-unit terminal MFA degree that can be completed in two years. It is designed for individuals who wish to fully immerse themselves in all aspects of producing film and television assets. Students will learn how content is developed, pitched and sold to networks and studios.
Location: MSMU’s Hollywood studio, located in Hollywood.
Elective courses: Screenwriting, Pitching and Packaging, Directing; International Media, Documentary; Cinematography, Advanced Editing, Advanced Sound Design, Music for Visual Media, Photography, Writing for Television...and a wide range of genres and media studies courses
Dual MFA and MBA Degree
The MFA Film and MBA programs have come together to design and offer a dual degree program for students who wish to pursue both degrees concurrently. Pursuing both degrees broadens the skills set of our graduates and makes them more competitive in the job market. It also allows students to pursue two degrees at a discounted rate of time and tuition, compared to completing both degrees individually.
Students selecting to pursue the MFA in Producing for Film and Television and the MBA in Entertainment Management must complete a total of 75 units to receive both degrees, compared to 82 units if pursued individually.
Students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in Film or a Bachelor's degree in Business may be eligible for a waiver of Producing Foundations or MBA Sky View courses (up to 9 units) by petition.
Take your next step
Sign up for an upcoming event or information session; meet with your admission counselor; explore our program pages. Then, when you're ready to apply, check out our application requirements and deadlines and get started! Apply now/filters:format(webp)/prod01/channel_18/media/website/academics/departments/business-administration/Card-4.jpg)
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