Overview

Students in the Documentary program at Columbia University spend over nine months learning how to develop sources; find and verify information; use data and develop visual skills. They learn camera work, sound recording and editing. They also learn the business side of documentary production – grant writing, negotiations, rights and clearances and how to develop a winning production trailer.

The additional semester, completed during the summer, allows students to produce and edit their video Master’s Project. Documentary students generally work in teams and get individual coaching from advisers who are recognized documentary producers. We expect the resulting films to be published: online, on cable or on broadcast.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Camera work
Sound recording
Editing
Grant writing
Negotiations
Rights and clearances

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies View 436 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

$100 nonrefundable application fee
Official transcript(s)
Three letters of recommendation
Writing test
Proof of English language proficiency (where applicable for non-native speakers of English)
General essays on personal and professional interests
Specialization essay (for applicants to Stabile investigative and documentary programs)
Resume
Journalistic or written work samples
No GRE required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

81500 USD / full

≈ 81500 USD / full
Out-of-State

81500 USD / full

≈ 81500 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

81500 USD / full

≈ 81500 USD / full

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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