Portfolio Requirements By Program
MA applicants will demonstrate their aptitude and potential for creative work through the submission of a creative portfolio. The required materials within the portfolio will be based on the discipline, and may include writing samples or visual samples, as well as an accompanying description contextualizing the nature and purpose of the project. Throughout the application process, students can work with their admissions counselor for guidance on acceptable formats. All creative portfolio materials must be submitted digitally. Portfolio materials will not be returned. Please review the requirements for each MA program below.
Film and Media Production Portfolio
Students applying for the MA in filmmaking should include a writing sample or a visual sample. Prospective students can select from the options for each below.
Writing Sample (choose from below)
- Excerpt: Excerpt from an original screenplay or prose fiction piece (5-10 pages).
- Original Work: Original short story, article or critical studies essay examining a literary or cinematic work (play, screenplay, television series, film, etc.) (3-7 pages).
- Treatment or Outline: Treatment or outline of a film, webisode or television series concept (3-7 pages).
Visual Sample (choose from below)
- Visual Series: Any visual or studio art, including, but not limited to: paintings, drawings, sculptures, set designs, mixed media arts, photographs (3-10 pieces), with an accompanying description contextualizing the submission.
- Short Film: Live-action or animated fiction or non-fiction film/video (3-10 minutes in length). Applicants must describe what part they had in creating the project.
Producing
To apply for the MA in Producing, students must choose from:
- Excerpt: Excerpt from an original screenplay or prose fiction piece (5-10 pages)
- Writing Sample: Original short story, article or critical studies essay examining a literary or cinematic work (play, screenplay, television series, film, etc.) (3-7 pages).
- Treatment or Outline: Treatment or outline of a film, webisode or television series concept (3-7 pages)