Degree Requirements

In order to graduate, MA candidates are required to take 36 credits of coursework over the period of one academic year (full-time).

Eligibility: The MA in Filmmaking is designed for individuals who have completed significant undergraduate work in the study of film or associated fields, or those who have a lot of work experience in the media industries. Prospective students must have a BA in order to be considered for the MA.

• •  FOR500 Science of Creative Intelligence (4 credits) or 
  •    •  Fall Forest Academy (2 credits): August +
  •    •  MC571 The Film Review (2 credits): September 
• •  MC500 Advanced Narrative (2 credits): September 
• •  MC520 Advanced Screenwriting (4 credits): October 
• •  MC550 The Frame (4 credits): November 
• •  MC582 The Field (4 credits): December
• •  Spring Forest Academy (2 credits): January
• •  MC581 Advanced Video Media Project (12 credits): February - April 
• •  MC590 The Media Market (4 credits): May 

Contact Us

Admissions Office:  1-800-369-6480 or admissions@mum.edu
MA in Filmmaking:  641-472-7000 x3318 or mafilm@mum.edu
Department of Media and Communications:  641-472-7000 x5031