About Master’s Program,
The M.F.A. in Film is a three-year program that provides advanced professional training in all aspects of filmmaking and a solid foundation in film studies allowing graduates to teach at the university level, to work in the film industry and/or as an independent artist. The program moves from a foundation-building first-year core sequence to increased specialization in the second year and culminates in a third-year thesis production. The integrated first-year courses in production, screenwriting, sound, directing, digital editing and film studies complement the development of a first-year creative portfolio consisting of short narrative film(s), and directing and editing exercises. In the second year, students have access to specialization classes in cinematography, screenwriting, directing, post-production editing and sound design, while continuing to build their creative portfolios by directing narrative and/or documentary film(s).
The third year is devoted to additional electiv coursework, thesis completion, and defense.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Disciplinary Competence:Students are able to create and produce original works in film and video including but not limited to narrative fiction, documentary, experimental, new media, and hybrid forms, at a level commensurate to the requirements of the field.
- Critical Thinking and Creative Process:Students are able to generate and express original concepts for film and video. They are able to engage with their original concepts critically and incorporate external input into the process of developing their concepts. They are able to successfully transform their ideas into finished works of film and video.
- Career Competence:Students are able to clearly articulate their career goals and outline steps toward achieving them.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
Financial assistance falls within three major categories – Graduate Appointments, Fellowships, and federal loans. Graduate Appointments and Fellowships are merit awards, loans are based on financial need. Financial aid is generally available only to students admitted to a degree-seeking program. Campus-based employment is also available based on hiring unit budgets and needs.
Some schools or academic departments offer an alternative form of assistance, the Graduate Recruitment Scholarship/Stipend (GRS). The GRS consists of a partial tuition scholarship and a stipend of $975 per semester. A GRS appointment requires five hours of service per week each semester of the appointment. Together, the scholarship and the stipend cover most of the tuition costs for a semester.
Application Requirement,
- Résumé or curriculum vita.
- A maximum 500-word personal essay on your goals in pursuing graduate study in film.
- A maximum 500-word personal statement.
- Three current letters of recommendation.
- A sample of written work consisting of a paper or papers on any subject (e.g., research paper, article, critical analysis)
- Examples of creative work (e.g., filmmaking, screenwriting, creative writing, work from another medium)
- 2-3 minute screenplay – exterior locations only, no dialogue.
International Students
- This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.
Application Deadline,
Feb 15, 2025
Application Fee,
US Citizen, Permanent Resident, $50 USD
International $55 USD
