Program Overview

Film & Media Arts, MFA

Program Overview & Highlights

• 5 Semesters (20 months)
• Course & Thesis-based
• Film or Media Arts Streams

The Master of Fine Arts in Film and Media Arts program provides students with access to the best equipment, cutting-edge creative spaces, and the expertise of world-renowned industry professionals. With extensive hands-on training that places an emphasis on studio production and post-production, students will graduate with the practical skills and in-depth knowledge to captivate audiences around the world with their films or multimedia performances.

Why Get My MFA in Film & Media Arts?

• Create festival-ready films
• Award-winning and internationally recognized faculty
• State-of-the-art film equipment and production facilities
• Learn to master your art form with hands-on, in-depth studio training
• Personalized, one-on-one attention with professors thanks to small class sizes

Faculty

• Brent Lee
• Kim Nelson
• Prof. Michael Stasko
• Prof. Nick Hector
• Prof. Sigi Torinus
• Prof. Tony Lau

Admission Requirements

High School Student from Canada

• Portfolio that includes three samples of video, audio, or image samples. Videos must be 5-minutes in total.
• A clear statement of interest.
• A cumulative GPA of 75% or above.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Transcripts of all university and/or college-level work. Normally, successful applicants will have an Honours BA in Media Arts or Film Production, or a cognate discipline. Students who do not meet this requirement may be admitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a qualifying (M1) program.

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

• Portfolio that includes three samples of video, audio, or image samples. Videos must be 5-minutes in total.
• A clear statement of interest.
• A cumulative GPA of 75% or above.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Any student whose native language is not English, or did not receive a degree from a North American University or any countries listed on the exemption list, must achieve a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, Pearson 69.*
• Transcripts of all university and/or college-level work. Normally, successful applicants will have an Honours BA in Media Arts or Film Production, or a cognate discipline. Students who do not meet this requirement may be admitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies in a qualifying (M1) program.

*English language improvement programs are available if you require extra training prior to entry into the academic program, or have received lower-than-required test scores.