Master of Fine Arts in Film

Film – MF5142

School of Film
31 S. Court St., Rm 007
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701
740.593.1323
film@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Term of Entry: Fall only

Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

Program Overview

The M.F.A. in Film is a three-year program that provides advanced professional training in all aspects of filmmaking and a solid foundation in film studies allowing graduates to teach at the university level, to work in the film industry and/or as an independent artist. The program moves from a foundation-building first-year core sequence to increased specialization in the second year and culminates in a third-year thesis production. The integrated first-year courses in production, screenwriting, sound, directing, digital editing and film studies complement the development of a first-year creative portfolio consisting of short narrative film(s), and directing and editing exercises. In the second year, students have access to specialization classes in cinematography, screenwriting, directing, post-production editing and sound design, while continuing to build their creative portfolios by directing narrative and/or documentary film(s).

The third year is devoted to additional electiv coursework, thesis completion, and defense. 

Program Learning Outcomes

• Disciplinary Competence: Students are able to create and produce original works in film and video including but not limited to narrative fiction, documentary, experimental, new media, and hybrid forms, at a level commensurate to the requirements of the field.
• Critical Thinking and Creative Process: Students are able to generate and express original concepts for film and video. They are able to engage with their original concepts critically and incorporate external input into the process of developing their concepts. They are able to successfully transform their ideas into finished works of film and video.
• Career Competence: Students are able to clearly articulate their career goals and outline steps toward achieving them.

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/film/graduate-programs

Admission Requirements

• Résumé or curriculum vita.
• A maximum 500-word personal essay on your goals in pursuing graduate study in film.
• A maximum 500-word personal statement.
• Three current letters of recommendation.
• A sample of written work consisting of a paper or papers on any subject (e.g., research paper, article, critical analysis)
• Examples of creative work (e.g., filmmaking, screenwriting, creative writing, work from another medium)
• 2-3 minute screenplay – exterior locations only, no dialogue.

International Students

This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements

Complete a minimum of 90 credit hours as follows: