Master's (M.A.) in Film & Video
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The MA program in film and video will equip you with the critical skills and professional tools to prepare you for a career in media production, including documentaries; education, training, and industrial films; videos; multimedia presentations; episodic television; and full-length theatrical features.
Within this broad framework, you may further choose to emphasize studies in film, video, multimedia production, digital photography, or script writing. You can sharpen your skills and build your résumé with an internship or cooperative education field experience in one of the Washington area's many cable networks or media production facilities. By enrolling in classes in film theory, history and criticism, and elective courses chosen from extensive offerings in performing arts, literature and the humanities, you will provide depth to your understanding and perspective. In the international arena, you may receive full credit for courses taken in the film program of the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Prague Film Academy (FAMU).
Requirements for M.A. in Film & Video
36 credit hours of approved graduate work
- COMM-631: Film and Video Production I (3 credits)
- COMM-634: Film and Video Production II (3 credits)
- COMM-682: Writing for Visual Media (3 credits)
- COMM-513: Producing Film and Video (3 credits)
- COMM-701: Graduate Seminar in Film Theory and Practice (3 credits)*
- COMM-702: Master's Portfolio Seminar (3 credits)*
- 18 Credits of approved electives
* Meets non-thesis option requirement and must be completed with a B or better. Thesis project details (PDF)
- A grade point average of 3.00 maintained during all work toward the degree
- Comprehensive examination in film and video
Elective Requirements
Courses are selected from the following area with emphasis determined by the student's interest:
- film production
- video production
- screenwriting
- new media
- media history, media studies
- producing
To view course descriptions for the courses listed above go the Registrar's Web site.
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