Master of Fine Arts in Media Production

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Media Production is a program for advanced studies in media arts production. Students can work in dramatic, documentary, animation and experimental cinema and media, through a range of artistic, aesthetic, technical, and theoretical approaches.

Our courses offer a combination of general and specialized study in film and media arts production. An intensive investigation of critical issues in film and media arts theory will develop your abilities in cultural and artistic discourse at an advanced level.

The MFA in Media Production prepares students to realize their unique paths as film and media artists, craftspeople, and educators. It is the only graduate program in the field between Toronto and Vancouver.

Candidates for the MFA program must hold a BFA degree in Film/Media Production or a related field. They must submit a proposal (three to five pages) stating clearly the degree to be obtained and describing the intended focus of study. The proposal should provide a synopsis of the primary MFA Research Project, (a film/media project of any genre) and the critical context for its undertaking. They must provide support material of their previous film/media work, preferably via a secure online link.

The following will be taken into consideration:

• Quality of the intended focus of study
• Artistic merit of the support material - details must be provided about the applicant's role in the support material (writer, director, producer, editor, etc)
• Undergraduate academic record of achievement (minimum GPA of 75%)
• Professional/Independent production experience
• Ability of the student to succeed at an advanced level
• Reference letters
• Willingness of the faculty to supervise

English language requirement:

• TOEFL (iBT): 23 each band
• IELTS – Academic: Overall Band score of 7.0; 7.0 each
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 65

Deadline is January 15.