Film Production (MFA)
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film Production Program (research and exhibition)
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film Production is a 42-credit hour program designed for advanced studies in Media Arts Production. Students can work in dramatic, documentary, animation and experimental cinema and media, through a range of artistic, aesthetic, technical and theoretical approaches. Courses offer a combination of general and specialized study in Film and Media Arts production. An intensive investigation of critical issues in Film and Media Arts theory will develop the student’s abilities in cultural and artistic discourse at an advanced level and will contribute to the shaping of sophisticated and versatile graduates from this program.
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Why Study Film Production at the University of Regina?
The Department of Film is dedicated to teaching film and digital media in an interdisciplinary environment. Through our commitment to quality education, we shape dynamic graduates by exposing students to a wide range of learning experiences and practices in production and studies.
The MFA in Film Production is taught by faculty members who are actively engaged in creative and scholarly projects.
Professional placement
The professional placement course offers a practical opportunity for experiential research or case study investigation. Students work with production companies and arts and culture organizations.
Facilities
The Department of Film’s facilities and equipment include:
- 4K and HD video cameras, advanced sound recorders, lighting and grip gear
- 16mm film cameras, Steenbeck and optical printer
- Production studio with lighting grid and floor-to-ceiling green screen
- Digital editing suites (PC and MAC)
- Digital post-audio suite and voice booth
- Photography darkroom lab with 12 enlarger stations
- Animation classroom with 2D camera stations
- Stop motion animation production studio
- Classrooms equipped with the latest in digital projection and audio technology
Graduate edit suite
There is an office space and edit suite with two Mac computers for graduate students.
Expert professors and instructors
All of the professors in the Faculty of Media, Art, and Performance are recognized scholars, artists and professionals in their fields, including:
- Film Production
- Film Studies
- National and International Cinemas
- Media Studies
- Visual Arts
- Theatre
- Music
- Indigenous Studies
- Interactive Media and Performance
- Communication Studies
- Curatorial Studies
- Popular Culture
Film Production Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates for the MFA program must hold a BFA degree in Film/Media Production or a related field. The applicant must submit a proposal (three to five pages) stating clearly the degree to be obtained and describing the intended focus of study. The proposal should provide a synopsis of the primary MFA Research Project, (a film/media project of any genre) and the critical context for its undertaking. The applicant must provide a portfolio of their previous creative work in film/media via a secure online link. The online application form is available from the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) website.
The following will be taken into consideration:
- Quality of the intended focus of study
- Artistic merit of the support material – details must be provided about the applicant's role in the support material (writer, director, producer, editor, etc)
- Undergraduate academic record of achievement (minimum GPA of 75%)
- Professional/Independent production experience
- Ability of the student to succeed at an advanced level
- Reference letters
- Willingness of the faculty to supervise
Applicants must meet all the requirements listed under Application Procedures on the FGSR website.
Application deadline here.
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FILM 804 Critical Investigations in Film
This courses focuses on theoretical approaches to cinema and new media from aesthetic, cultural, anthropological, psychological and sociological viewpoints. It provides an understanding of the interrelationship between film/film-making and reality, other media arts, and the audience. Topics include Post-Colonialism, Art/Film Installation, Expanded Cinema, Narrative Theory, Arab/African Cinema, Censorship, Propaganda/Surveillance, Psychoanalysis.
MAP 800 Seminar in Theory and Methods
Seminar exploring and questioning the history, theory and aesthetics of Media, Art, and Performance, and the diverse and shifting conceptions of Media, Art, and Performance disciplines in relation to other social and cultural forms.
FILM 830 Production Studio
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FILM 820AA-ZZ Topics in Film Production
Selected topics in Film Production.
FILM 902 - Research Project
Research supporting media production resulting in the writing of the comprehensive critical engagement paper of 25-30 pages, preparation and public presentation of graduating media production project.
Yes! Once you have been accepted as a fully-qualified graduate student with no conditions or holds on your admission, then you are eligible to apply for our scholarships, awards, graduate teaching assistant positions, or research assistantships.
All Graduate Funding Opportunities
Visit our Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research website to learn about all graduate funding opportunities including:
- National Scholarships (including Tri Council funding)
- Awards to Study Abroad
- FGSR Funding/Special Awards
- Funding for Indigenous Students
- Funding for International Students
- Other Awards and Scholarships
- External Scholarship Opportunities
- External Student and Faculty Awards
- Living Skies Student Film Festival
- MAP Presentation Series
- DRS Doctoral Research Showcase
- Music ensembles
- Humanities Research Institute events, seminars and conferences
- Art for Lunch
- 5th Parallel Gallery activities
- Theatre Productions
- Living Heritage Speaking Series
- Conferences and symposia on contemporary themes organized by faculty.
What Can You Do With a Film Production Degree?
- Filmmaker
- Film editor
- Scriptwriter
- University professor
- University instructor
- Film programmger
- Film curator
- Cultural policy-maker
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