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Admissions
PLEASE NOTE
THAT THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOW APRIL 1st
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
The MFA program admits an average of 20-25 students for each fall semester.
Students may apply in one of the following areas of concentration: Writing
and Directing Fiction, Writing and Directing Documentary, Camera/Lighting,
Editing, or Producing/Production Managing.
PRODUCTIONS
Writer/Directors will direct thesis projects in the second year that they
write during the first two semesters in the program. Students in other
concentrations, such as Camera/Lighting,
Editing, Producing/Production Manging work on a number of thesis productions
in their area of specialization. Students in non-directing specializations
have the opportunity to make their own film projects in conjunction with
several workshop classes offered in the programs.
PRE-REQUISITES
The application process is highly competitive and the program attracts
a diverse student population from New York, other regions of the United
States, and foreign countries as well. Applicants to the MFA Program in
Media Arts Production must have a BA or BFA degree with a minimum 3.0
(B) grade point average in the major. Undergraduate training in film and
video should include courses in the following subjects or the equivalent:
film history and theory; screenwriting; advanced film and video production
(including "hands on" courses in 16mm camera, lighting and sound), film
editing, digital editing, directing for fiction film and video; and documentary
production. Candidates who lack some of the prerequisite courses, but
who show promise based on their portfolio materials (See Creative Portfolio)
may be required to take specific undergraduate courses to make up for
deficiencies. If a student does not have 16mm film experience at the college-level,
he/she is strongly advised to enroll in a hands-on workshop before the
beginning of their first semester in the MFA program. Such workshops are
given through colleges and media arts organizations around the country,
and will count as pre-requisite "experience"as opposed to "transfer
credits"-- our program does not accept transfer credits for courses
taken at other colleges, universities or institutions.
THE APPLICATION
Click on "How to Apply" for more information. The application
for admissions to The MFA In Media Arts Production is very detailed and
has four major components:
1. The CCNY General
Graduate Application (click on "Download Application" to view/print)
2. The MFA Supplemental Application (click on "Download Application"
to view/print)
3. A Creative Portfolio of Film and/or Video work on DVD (15 mins max.)
4. Two Letters of Recommendation
International applicants
must submit TOEFL scores, a minimal standard score of 575 (or 233 computerized)
is required for admission. GRE test scores are not required.
Note to International Students: Although
the application process does not begin until January 1st, we strongly
suggest that you begin to request your official transcripts (and translations,
if applicable) from your institutions, and take the TOEFL test as early
as possible, in order to avoid delay on the review of your application.
Please also allow for additional time for your application material to
travel via mail to the U.S. Please be advised that All application material,
official documents, transcripts, and scores MUST be "received"
(not postmarked by) on or before the deadline: April 1st.
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