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Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production (MFA) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MFA in Film and Television Production requires a minimum of 52 units and no thesis. Students gain hands-on practice in all media-making disciplines, then master at least one of writing, producing, directing, cinematography, editing or sound.

Faculty: School of Cinematic Arts  |  Duration: Minimum 52 units; three-year plan  |  Intake: Fall and spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Year one covers Fundamentals of Directing, Visual Expression, Production I and II and Creating the Short Film. Year two includes at least 6 units of cinema and media studies, and year three an advanced project (such as Production III Fiction or Documentary, or television production) plus up to 24 elective units.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are accepted for fall and spring; applicants submit supplemental applications and materials to the Graduate Production Program. Contact the Cinematic Arts Office of Admission, (213) 740-8358.

Intake: Fall and spring

Duration: Minimum 52 units; three-year plan

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