Film Production Master of Fine Arts
Degree Type
Master of Fine Arts
Environment
campus
Program Length
48 weeks
Overview
In the Film Production master of fine arts degree program, students will master the artistic, technical,
professional, and academic aspects of filmmaking. The program provides aspiring filmmakers with the
advanced creative, technical, and aesthetic knowledge and skills required to produce, crew, and package a
professional feature-length or short film. This comprehensive program integrates the study of numerous
filmmaking disciplines, including screenwriting, visual storytelling, directing, editing, and producing. Students
master these concepts through project-based learning in a program that mirrors the real-world, professional
filmmaking environment. Students will also be trained on current filmmaking technologies and will learn how
to utilize academic research methodologies in their work. Graduates of the Film Production master of fine arts
degree program leave prepared for the professional film industry and are equipped with a range of technical
and creative skills needed for career success.
Objective
Master's Objective Successful filmmaking requires a comprehensive and holistic understanding of the
processes, practices, and technologies of film production. The objective of Full Sail University’s Film Production
master of fine arts degree program is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to
make a film from concept to completion. This will be accomplished through project-based learning activities
that are aligned with the real-world film production cycle. These learning activities will help the student assess
the dramatic and commercial viability of a film script, develop the necessary planning required for film
production, manage talent and produce a film, and understand the legal and business considerations of
filmmaking. Each course will also develop the student’s academic research skills, tools, and methodologies, as
students will learn how to utilize academic research for a variety of contexts and learning activities. Upon
completion of the program, students will have developed their own comprehensive graduate-level portfolio.
Month 1
Code Title Credit Hours
MDL501 Mastery: Personal Development and Leadership 3.0
Month 2
Code Title Credit Hours
FPR520 Filmmaking Concepts and Practices 5.0
Month 3
Code Title Credit Hours
FPR530 Script Production and Analysis 5.0
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Month 4
Code Title Credit Hours
FPR550 Directing Talent 5.0
Month 5
Code Title Credit Hours
FPR631 Story Development for Film 5.0
Month 6
Code Title Credit Hours
FPR561 Independent Filmmaking 5.0
Month 7
Code Title Credit Hours
FPR580 Visual Storytelling Techniques and Technology 5.0
Month 8
Code Title Credit Hours
FPR610 Film Production Thesis I: Pre-Production 5.0
Month 9
Code Title Credit Hours
FPR620 Film Production Thesis II: Production 5.0
Month 10
Code Title Credit Hours
FPR650 Film Production Thesis III: Post-Production 5.0
Month 11
Code Title Credit Hours
FPR660 Film Production Thesis IV: Film Assembly 5.0
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Month 12
Code Title Credit Hours
FPR680 Business of Film 5.0
Total Credit Hours 58
Please Note
• Some specific courses may be offered online. Please see course descriptions for details.
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