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Film and Media Arts,
MFA
The Master of Fine Arts program in Film and Media Arts is designed to prepare socially aware, artistically innovative candidates for professional careers in film, video, or digital media. The program is charaterized by an openness to all forms of media expression, with an emphasis on independent film and video arising out of both an artistic and social consciousness, taught under the supervision of recognized scholars and professionals in the field. Special attention is paid to the contemporary documentary, the independent narrative, and emerging new forms and technologies.
Campus
Location:
Main Campus
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m.
Department
Information
Department of Film and Media Arts, 9 Annenberg Hall, 2020 North 13th Street, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122
fmafilm@temple.edu
215-204-3859
Ranking:
The MFA in Film and Media Arts is ranked among the top 10 film/video programs nationally and is one of the top 3 programs offered by public institutions.
Accreditation:
False
Areas
of Specialization:
Faculty members specialize and offer coursework in the following areas: narrative and non-narrative scriptwriting, producing, directing, production, post-production, new media, media history and studies.
Job
Placement:
The FMA graduate program produces media makers who pursue careers in academia as well as the communications and production industry. Many graduates choose to work independently, creating original narrative and documentary films and videos or new media projects.
Affiliation(s):
The Film and Media Arts program is associated with the University Film and Video Association, an international organization of university and industry professionals working in the field of media production.
Interdisciplinary
Study :
Graduate students in the FMA program are expected to complete most of their course work with the FMA department; however, students are encouraged to explore relevant courses in other departments.
Study
Abroad:
FMA courses are offered at Temple's satelite campuses in Rome, London, and Tokyo. Graduate students may choose to complete courses in these programs.
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students may take up to 12 credit hours of study within the department, at the descretion of individual instructors.
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