School of Film, Television, and Media Arts
Film and Media ArtMFA
Program starts in the fall. Review deadlines.
Advance your filmmaking and experimental artmaking skills through Emerson College’s Film and Media Art MFA program. You’ll make work that challenges, informs, and entertains audiences of both traditional and emerging media.
At a Glance
- Work with state-of-the-art equipment and production facilities to bring your ideas to life.
- Collaborate with your peers and faculty on film, art installations, and other media projects.
- Courses are taught by faculty who are working artists and filmmakers.
- A 2.5- to 3-year 60-credit program with an advanced standing path offered to select admitted students.
- No GRE required to apply.
Become a Modern-Day Creative
Create work that reflects your artistic ideas and explores the world of contemporary media. Emerson’s Film and Media Art MFA combines creative practice, critical inquiry, and technical production across film, video, audio, installation, and interactive media. Learning from faculty who are career artists, you’ll develop expertise in a range of media types and find your artistic vision.
Housed in the School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, the 60-credit program offers advanced standing path to select students, allowing you to complete the program in two to three years. Using state-of-the-art production facilities and collaborating with a diverse community of creators, you’ll produce an evolving body of work that culminates in a strong portfolio; meaningful creative partnerships; and the skills needed to pursue careers across film, media arts, and related creative fields.
Bring Your Ideas to Life
- Expand your knowledge of film, audio, video, art, and interactive media.
- Gain access to professional production facilities, including the Paramount Sound Stage, a state-of-the-art darkroom, and a design and integration suite.
- Collaborate on projects with a cohort of engaged students and work with world-class faculty.
Once you’re enrolled in a graduate program at Emerson College, you’re automatically part of Emerson Edge: a network of peers, alumni, faculty, and staff to ensure you’re getting what you need out of your graduate program. Some of the benefits you’ll get from Emerson Edge:
- Career Design Center: Work with a team who can take your skills and interests and find the best path toward a creative and fulfilling career.
- Emerge Alumni Network: Join a community of over 50,000 Emerson alumni who can mentor you, share career advice, and make connections in your industry.
- Graduate Career Action Plan: Develop your resume, cover letter, and portfolio with a team dedicated to credential-building, and also gain access to exclusive job listings.
Emerson College is home to numerous student-run organizations in which you can participate that will sharpen your film and art production skills. You’ll have the opportunity to work and learn alongside other graduate students, honing the skills needed to engage and network within the film industry. You’ll be able to sponsor educational lectures, and encourage the professional development of your fellow students.
Produce with Professionals
The Film and Media Art MFA program boasts a faculty who are working artists and filmmakers, including Oscar- and Emmy-award winners, and Guggenheim and Fulbright fellows. Our instructors have spent their careers in the creative industry, pushing the boundaries of art and film.
Enroll Today
Applicants must register for an account with the School of Film, Television, and Media Arts. From there, you’ll log in and upload application materials, including samples of past work. The program can be completed in 2.5 to 3 years for select students who qualify for advanced standing. No GRE is required to apply.
Learn more about applying to Emerson on our Application Process page.