MFA Cinematography

Course Overview This intensive, conservatory-based MFA in Cinematography is an accelerated two-year program designed to transform gifted students into masterful visual storytellers. Through a rigorous schedule of hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, and classroom study, students develop a powerful creative vision and achieve technical proficiency with the industry's most advanced camera systems. Graduates will be fully prepared to lead as Directors of Photography, capable of crafting sophisticated lighting schemes and harnessing the full visual power of cinema. Key Program Highlights Hands-on mastery of professional camera systems including 16mm/35mm film, RED Digital Cinema, and Arri Alexa An accelerated five-semester curriculum that condenses two years of traditional study into a focused, immersive experience Rigorous production schedule with multiple projects designed to build a professional-level portfolio and reel Collaborative opportunities with directing and producing students to simulate real-world filmmaking environments Comprehensive career preparation focusing on networking, festival strategy, and transitioning into the professional industry