The Graduate Programs The M.A. in Cinema Studies is intended for individuals who wish to pursue various career paths or selected areas of film scholarship. The M.A. provides a foundation in film history, theory, and criticism and prepares the student for further study at the Ph.D. level. A thesis project allows for focused research on a specific topic. A three-year program, the M.F.A. emphasizes a knowledge of cinematic tradition, the development of original creative vision, and proficiency in technical crafts. It integrates new processes, aesthetics, and technologies and encourages the development of new modes of expression.
Coursework emphasizes cinema production, with possible specialization in animation.
Parallel coursework in theory and aesthetics is included in years one and two.