Program Overview
MFA Production Design
The MFA Production Design program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of production design for film and television.
Learning Outcomes
The program aims to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Articulate and perform the role of the production designer and the design team in film and television, in relation to other key creative participants on a professional production.
- Develop and demonstrate an understanding of how multiple disciplines are combined to inform the production design process through closely mentored presentations and projects.
- Apply the practical technological tools necessary to conceptualize and present design ideas in a professional setting.
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the business of production design.
Course Requirements
The course requirements for the degree can be found in the University Catalog.
Annual Learning Outcomes Assessment Report
The faculty of the program measure student attainment of program learning outcomes goals on an annual basis. The assessment processes used by this program are outlined in the Learning Outcomes Assessment Process document.
Program Review
Program review is a process that represents Chapman's commitment to excellence in academic programs through periodic review of educational effectiveness. Every 5 to 7 years, program faculty members prepare a self-study report, which is reviewed by external, expert reviewers, numerous Chapman faculty governance councils and committees, and the Office of the Provost. The results of program review guide institutional planning, budgeting, and decision-making.
Program Details
- Program Learning Outcomes
- Educational Effectiveness Evaluation Plans
- Plan Detail
Campus Locations
The program is offered at the following campus locations:
- Orange Campus: One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866
- Rinker Health Science Campus: 9401 Jeronimo Road, Irvine, CA 92618