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About the Program

The MFA in Documentary Film and Video provides an opportunity to master the conceptual and practical skills for producing nonfiction film and video. The curriculum integrates hands-on documentary production with rigorous historical, aesthetic, and critical seminars. Within a collaborative and supportive academic community, you will receive close mentorship from distinguished faculty who are active practitioners and leave prepared for a professional career in film, video, and digital media.

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are the intellectual heart of our program. As renowned researchers, passionate educators, and dedicated mentors, they drive innovation, shape the future of their fields, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Explore our directory to learn more about their teaching, research, and expertise.

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Master of Fine Arts

MFA
Prepare for a professional film, video, and digital media career and become qualified to teach at the university level. The program is predicated on a paradigm of independent media that values artistic expression, aesthetics, social awareness, and an articulated perspective. You’ll become conversant with the documentary tradition, alternative media, and new directions in documentary.
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