Master of Fine Arts in Film Production

Innovations in techniques, communication, and distribution channels have leveled the playing field for filmmakers, but the elements of a compelling film remain the same. In Full Sail University’s Film Production master of fine arts program, your education centers on fundamentals such as storytelling, visual aesthetics, and technical roles, as well as the business strategies needed to bring your completed works to audiences.Successful filmmaking requires a comprehensive and holistic understanding of the processes, practices, and technologies of film production. The objective of Full Sail University’s Film Production master of fine arts degree program is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to make a film from concept to completion. This will be accomplished through project-based learning activities that are aligned with the real-world film production cycle. These learning activities will help the student assess the dramatic and commercial viability of a film script, develop the necessary planning required for film production, manage talent and produce a film, and understand the legal and business considerations of filmmaking. Each course will also develop the student’s academic research skills, tools, and methodologies, as students will learn how to utilize academic research for a variety of contexts and learning activities. Upon completion of the program, students will have developed their own comprehensive graduate-level portfolio.

Graduate School applicants must possess one of the following to be eligible:A Full Sail Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.A baccalaureate or higher level degree from another accredited postsecondary educational institutionrecognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Degree held must be of similar scope and subject matteras to prepare applicants for the educational program objectives of the Graduate School Degree Program,with a transfer academic average of 2.0. Applicants who meet these criteria will be considered foradmission pending an evaluation of a copy of official transcripts. Transcripts are required to includegraduation date, final GPA and degree earned. Documentation of high school graduation or GED is notrequired. Complete the Technology Assessment. Applicants must achieve a score of 70 or higher to be admitted tothe program of study.