MFA Film and Video Production at University of Iowa

Programme overview

Film and Video Production, MFA is offered through the Cinematic Arts in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Cinematic Arts | Duration: 59 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Fine Arts in film and video production requires 59 s.h. of graduate credit, 24 of which must be earned at the University of Iowa after program admission.

Career pathways

The film and video production program has a remarkable job placement record, with graduates located in faculty positions at major research universities and prestigious liberal arts colleges throughout the world. Graduates have shown their work at major festivals around the world, including Cannes, Slamdance, the Toronto International Film Festival, Berlinale, Locarno, and South by Southwest.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A faculty committee chaired by the head of film and video production evaluates applications to the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program. Application materials should include undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts, a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, samples of creative work, test scores, and writing samples when relevant. Admission decisions are based on the full range of an applicant's accomplishments and evidence that the applicant will thrive in the department's program. Previous academic experience in moving image production is desirable but not required. All applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. Information about the application process is available on the Department of Cinematic Arts website and the Graduate Admissions website.

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.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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