About the course

In NYFA’s Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) Degree in Cinematography program, students develop a range of skills that can help them to pursue creative goals in cinematography. This accelerated graduate program immerses students in a unique, collaborative environment that emphasizes practical, hands-on instruction in cinematography and the related aspects of filmmaking. Through intensive workshop courses, individual projects, and rigorous critiques, students learn the fundamentals of visual storytelling and cinematographic technique.

　　Students develop their proficiency with different state-of-the-art camera systems, both film and digital, and learn to supervise the creation of sophisticated lighting schemes. As they shoot a series of challenging projects, culminating in a final Thesis Film, students create material for a compelling cinematography reel that showcases their skill and versatility as a cinematographer. Most importantly, the student cinematographers will be able to effectively harness the visual tools of cinema to tell meaningful stories.

　　MFA Cinematography students may participate in a series of advanced workshop courses, including Master’s Lighting, Advanced Grip Workshop, Underwater Cinematography, and Advanced Camera Movement, where students have the opportunity to work with a large, telescoping crane. With an intense schedule and challenging curriculum, this program is designed for students focused on ambitious goals in cinematography. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Burbank
Fall (August), 2024	Burbank
Spring (January), 2025	Burbank
Fall (August), 2025	Burbank
Fall (August), 2026	Burbank

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for New York Film Academy

An ideal applicant for the New York Film Academy Master of Fine Arts programs must demonstrate a sincere passion for motion picture storytelling and the ability and desire to collaborate with other artists in a creative environment. Applicants must submit a creative portfolio (supporting materials) that illustrate the applicant's ability to undertake graduate level study, accelerated level of talent, and potential for success within the profession.

　　Candidates for admission to the Master of Fine Arts programs must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a post-secondary institution recognized by the United States Department of Education. No particular major or minor is required as a prerequisite for admission, but applicants with a strong background in storytelling, and/or the arts are preferred. While GPA will be taken into consideration, and is an important component of the admissions process, the strength of the candidate's creative portfolio is also a significant determining factor for admission. Special attention will be given to grades assigned in areas of study related to any aspects of storytelling arts such as the visual arts, creative writing, theater arts, fine arts, performing arts, and the humanities.

　　All students pursuing a graduate degree from the New York Film Academy must submit an official, final undergraduate transcript in order to complete their application. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 or higher (213 for computer-based test or 79 for internet-based test), IELTS 6.5, or the equivalent.

　　

English language requirements

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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