Temple's Masters of Fine Arts program in Film and Media Arts is designed to produce aesthetically innovative, socially aware, individually unique film and video makers who are capable of taking creative control of their work. Consequently each student is exposed to film, video, interactive media, issues of theory and practice, history and aesthetics, as well as writing and production.
The mission of the MFA program in the Department of Film and Media Arts is to encourage and develop film and media makers who may choose to pursue careers in independent media, the entertainment industry, or the academic and media communities. The program encourages work that is aesthetically challenging and socially conscious and seeks to explore the blurring boundaries between documentary, fiction, and experimental approaches. The program is dedicated to developing media artists seeking to express a personal voice through their work.
Temple MFA Candidates in Film and Media Arts complete a minimum of 54 credit hours, including up to 6 hours toward the final creative project. A recommended program would include 42 credit hours of course work within two years, and the completion of comprehensive exams and the thesis project in the third year.
Outside of taking these requirements, each student's program of study is tailored for the individual, including the possibility of taking graduate courses outside the department.
The Comprehensive Exam process is also tailored to the individual. Critical Methods Seminar is taken to assist with the preparation for Comprehensive Exams. Additional courses in advanced history, theory, and aesthetics courses may also be of assistance.
Advanced workshops and specialized production courses are recommended as preparation for the final Thesis project.
For more information and much greater detail about Temple University's Film and Media Art Department's Masters of Fine Arts Program, download the MFA Program Guidelines.