Master of Arts - Cinema

In the vast international arena of film and television production, creative opportunities abound for students who combine artistry and creativity with a solid education in film theory, criticism, and production techniques.

A degree in cinema can be the foundation for a future career as a filmmaker, location manager, editor, camera assistant, writer, producer, casting agent, researcher, or educator.

The department's production studio features equipment and cameras for students, plus 50 digital editing stations equipped with FinalCut Pro editing software. Intermediate and advanced classes are offered, and class sizes are typically small.

Cinema students also participate in workshops with nationally recognized documentary and feature filmmakers who visit campus. Visitors usually are on campus to screen and present work, conduct workshops, and meet with students for three to six days. However, some visitors teach production courses for an entire semester.