The Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts programs provide a base for the emerging scholar and practitioner in Cinema-Television.  The Master of Arts focuses on the history, theory and criticism of film, video and digital media, and is designed to fully prepare the student who wishes to go on to a Ph.D. program.  The Master of Fine Arts prepares artists in film, video and digital media to enter the fields of mass media production, providing a strong basis for a career in the film, television and new media industries.

M.A. in Cinema-TV
This 36-hour program in media history, criticism and theory is designed to be completed during a four-term (two-year) period. Within the course requirements, the program is divided into one-third required courses, one-half electives and one-sixth thesis work.

M.F.A in Cinema-TV
This 60-hour program is designed to be completed over a five-term (two-year) period, although, given the variance in time it takes to complete a film or video project, some students may need a sixth term. Within the course requirements, the program is divided into 40 percent required courses, 35 percent electives and 25 percent thesis work.