University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts
Master of Fine Arts, Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production

Los Angeles, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Master degree

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production offers a hands-on approach to developing storytelling skills through various media forms. The program emphasizes collaboration and innovation, preparing students for an evolving industry. You'll engage with faculty and industry professionals, enhancing your expertise in film and television production.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles such as film director, producer, cinematographer, or screenwriter. Opportunities exist in film and television production, content creation, and media management, allowing you to adapt to the demands of an ever-changing entertainment landscape.

Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) students learn in the most state of the art facilities rivaling the most advanced production companies globally. You'll hone your talent as a media-maker in six specialties- Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, and Sound-while also learning the newest cutting-edge technologies that are changing the professional production process, preparing you for all future forms of media production.

Understanding and hands-on practice distinguish our graduates' program in all mediamaking disciplines; simultaneously, each student pursues specialized interests in years two and three. To qualify for the MFA, each must demonstrate mastery of at least one of six disciplines: writing, producing, directing, cinematography, editing, or sound. In the discipline chosen, the candidate must register for and complete an advanced project and the defined prerequisites.

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