MFA Cinematography
3is - International Institute for Image and Sound
About this program
MFA Cinematography
Delivered entirely in English, our innovative MFA in Cinematography program at 3iS, trains students in multiple aspects of filmmaking, with a focus on developing a creative vision and acquiring the technical expertise, needed to pursue a career in this field.
Our program consists of lectures, workshops and master classes from industry experts. Students will be able to learn hands-on and benefit from the largest audio-visual campus in Europe: a 300-m2 theater arts stage, a motion capture studio, a 300-seat screening room, and a movie set.
The goal of this program, is to prepare our students for the professional world upon graduating from this program.
Admission requirements
Students holding a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in literature, filmmaking, or the performing arts although other fields will be considered for admission to the program.
International Applicants
EiS accepts international students who want to study in France on its Filmmaking & TV, Sound, Animation, Video Game, Motion Design, Special Effects and Performing Arts programs.
Students must meet the following admission requirements to be accepted:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in French to be able to follow the program (TCF, TEF, or DELF results): Minimum level B2 required for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years.
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Develop Artistic and Technical Skills in Cinematography
This comprehensive curriculum enables Filmmaking students to gain a wide array of skills:
- Production
- Sound
- Editing
- Directing
- Lighting
- Documentary
- Cinematography
- Post Production
Production
Develop your artistic and technical skills in areas such as directing, producing, filmmaking and editing. You will learn to write, direct and produce multi-camera studio programs, mainstream movies, series and dramatic short films. With each production, students receive additional training from professionals in filmmaking techniques, editing and post-production. Cinematography students work in teams on productions under professional supervision.
Tuition
- Registration fees: 800€
- 1st year: 15,300 € per year
- 2nd year: 15,300 € per year
Career paths
- Head camera operator
- Director of photography
- Assistant director
- Video operations technician
- Post production technician
- Studio technician
- Director
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3is - International Institute for Image and Sound
3iS is a privately-run higher education institution that readies students for careers in film and TV, audiovisual, sound, animation, video games, special effects, motion design and the performing arts. 3iS was founded as a training ground for filmmakers and sound...
Why study at 3is - International Institute for Image and Sound
- The largest audiovisual campus in Europe
- Officially and Industry-Recognized Training Programs
- Training Programs of Excellence With Hands-On Learning and a Powerful Network
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