Build Advanced Content Creation Skills at NYFA
NYFA’s Masters of Arts in Film and Media Production (MA) is an intensive, one-year graduate program with a strong focus on film theory, concept, and content creation. The degree is a combination of production and theory classes where students study film production, the psychology of film, cinema studies, and contemporary media.
Students gain a high proficiency in the production process and in-depth knowledge of contemporary media formats. The Film and Media Production MA program is an excellent fit for students looking to strengthen their visual storytelling skills and master the changing formats of media production in today’s entertainment marketplace.
Faculty Highlights
Curriculum
The MA Film and Media Production curriculum at NYFA’s Film School includes:
- Robust coursework in classes such as Film Production, New Media, Screenwriting, The Psychology of Film, and Visual Aesthetics, and more
- Required liberal arts classes that all relate to film and media, such as Cinema Studies, Media and Culture, and Principles of Visual Aesthetics
- Hands-on, intensive production workshops where students build fundamental skills in content creation and digital filmmaking
- Award-winning filmmaking faculty who actively work in the film and media industries
- Access to our equipment library with the industry-standard cameras, light kits, and sound gear
- The ability to attend guest lectures with industry leaders in film, such as Directors, Actors, Producers, Cinematographers, and more
The MA program’s goal is for students to develop a strong skill set in directing, producing, and cinematography.
To learn more about MA program coursework, see NYFA’s Course Catalogs or request more information.
If you are a non-native English-speaking student who meets all admissions requirements for a NYFA degree program, except for English proficiency, apply to our International Pathway Program!
Masters of Arts in Film and Media Production
| Location | Program Start Date and End Date | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | May 5, 2025 – April 25, 2026 September 2, 2025 – August 15, 2026 January, 2026 – December, 2026 May, 2026 – April, 2027 August, 2026 – August, 2027 | Summer 2025 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology FeeTuition:$16,251 Per Semester Equipment & Technology Fee:$1,693 Per Semester Wellness Services & Programming Fee:$95 Per Semester Program Duration: 3 SemestersFall 2025 Semester Tuition and Equipment & Technology FeeTuition:$16,804 Per Semester Equipment & Technology Fee:$1,749 Per Semester Wellness Services & Programming Fee:$95 Per Semester Program Duration: 3 Semesters |
Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.