OpenFieldMaster of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production - Directing & Cinematography - School of Cinematic Arts
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, California, United States
Academic Overview & Description
The world's premier film school, offering three years of intensive hands-on production on industry soundstages, covering directing, cinematography on Arri/RED cameras, editing in Avid, sound design, and producing.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- George Lucas & SCA Endowed Fellowships covering up to 100% of tuition and production budgets
- Tuition Rate
- $52,000/year
- Application Fee
- $90
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.2+; creative portfolio (visual sample, writing sample, creative resume)
- English Language
- TOEFL 100+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE not required
- Application Materials
- Personal statement and cinematic scene writing prompt
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Southern California's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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