Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] - Master [2 Years]
$57,054 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] Cinematography

  • The New York Film Academy Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Cinematography is an accelerated, conservatory-based graduate program intended for full-time study over the course of five semesters.
  • Designed to instruct gifted and hardworking prospective Directors of Photography in a hands-on, professional environment, the MFA in Cinematography program provides a unique setting for the development of both the creative vision and technical proficiency necessary for a career as a Cinematographer.
  • Students will follow a rigorous program of classroom study, self-directed projects, instructor-led workshops, and school- facilitated collaboration with NYFA students across different disciplines.
  • Upon graduation, students will be proficient with many of the state-of-the-art camera systems used by professional cinematographers today, and be able to confidently supervise the creation of sophisticated lighting schemes.
  • Most importantly, they will be able to effectively harness the visual tools of cinema to tell meaningful stories.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $57054 $38036
Total Fees $57054 $38036

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 79 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Completed Graduate Program Application
  • Application Fee
  • Undergraduate Degree Transcript
  • Narrative Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Creative Portfolio
  • Proof of English Proficiency

Indian Eligibiility:

  • Non-U.S. residents or international applicants, for whom English is not the first or native language, are required to submit proof of English proficiency, in the form of: TOEFL, IELTS.