Film

Program Description

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.

Admission Criteria

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.

For English Language Requirements please click here.

Effective to 202510 Degree Requirements

*In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of the Supervisor(s) and the Department Head, a maximum of three credit hours of senior undergraduate courses (300-400 level) in a discipline of direct relevance to the student's proposed program of study may be taken.

Degree Requirements Effective 202520

*In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of the Supervisor(s) and the Department Head, a maximum of three credit hours of senior undergraduate courses (300-400 level) in a discipline of direct relevance to the student's proposed program of study may be taken.

Program Description

The Master of Arts (MA) in Film Studies is a 30 credit hour program designed for advanced studies in cinema and media history, theory, and methods, emphasizing current concepts, issues, and trends. Avenues of exploration could include national and transnational cinemas, directors, genres or other contemporary approaches (feminist, post-colonial, Indigenous, queer) across the full range of media such as dramatic, documentary, animation and experimental cinema; broadcast media; new media and interactive media. The program aims to develop broad expertise and critical thinking while enabling students to focus their interests through core courses in theory and methods, seminars and specialized directed readings.

Admission Criteria

Candidates for the MA must hold a BA Honours degree in Film or Media Studies, or the equivalent, and must submit a proposal (three to five pages) stating clearly the degree to be obtained and describing the intended focus of their thesis. The proposal should provide a synopsis of the thesis topic and provide the background, rationale, and a review of the relevant literature. Applicants must provide scholarly writing samples, such as an essay from an undergraduate course, an honours thesis, a blog, etc. The online application form is available from the FGSR website.

The following will be taken into consideration:

• Quality of the intended focus of study
• Undergraduate academic record of achievement (minimum GPA of 75%)
• Ability of the student to succeed at an advanced level
• Reference letters
• Willingness of the faculty to supervise

Applicants must fulfill all the requirements listed under Application Procedures on the FGSR website.

Application deadline here.

For English Language Requirements please click here.

Degree Requirements

*In exceptional circumstances and with the permission of the Supervisor(s) and the Department Head, a maximum of 3 credit hours of senior undergraduate courses (300-400 level) in a discipline of direct relevance to the student’s proposed program of study may be taken.