Overview

In the he Film and Media Arts program at American University Washington DC you will concentrate your studies in one of three areas: Documentary, Fiction, or Games and Interactivity. The program includes courses in media studies, history, and theory that complement the production courses, including those in advanced-level fiction, documentary, scriptwriting, producing, and new media topics.

The students use American University's state-of-the-art film, video, and digital equipment to build skills in film and video production, script writing, computer animation, digital imaging, sound production, and digital media design. You will also take a seminar in teaching philosophy, skills, and techniques that prepare you to teach at the university level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Producing for Documentaries
Environmental Filmmaking for Public Television
Production Practicum (1-3)
Writing the Documentary Film

Directing the Documentary

Writing the Short Film

Producing Film and Video
Advanced Directing
Directing Actors for Camera

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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The School of Communication operates on a rolling admissions basis for graduate programs. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 215 other Masters in Film Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Statement of purpose

Resume

Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions

Two letters of recommendation
Portfolio (optional)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37440 USD / year

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37440 USD / year

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In-State

37440 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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