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MFA Film, Television, and Digital Media at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The first year of the program will introduce students to the skills and technology they need to transition to the second year of study for their thesis projects. Ultimately, this two-year program will prepare graduate students for dynamic career opportunities in Georgia’s vibrant production environment, in Hollywood, or elsewhere in the global entertainment industry.

Faculty: Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication  |  Duration: 62 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

62 credit hours total. Required courses include EMST 6010 Directing I; EMST 6011 Directing II; EMST 7010 Directing III; EMST 4110/6110 Screenwriting; EMST 6111 Writing for the Screen II: Completing the Screenplay.

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Application information

Entry requirements

-Undergraduate and other official transcripts -For international students from countries where English is not the official language, the TOEFL or IELTS Requirement (minimum score of 80 overall with at least a score of 20 in the speak and writing sections) -Three letters of recommendation -Statement of purpose -Current resume/CV -Writing Sample: 15 to 20 pages of (1) narrative screenplay -Work Sample: a PDF file containing links to narrative video samples you worked on

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 62 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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