A GUIDE TO MFA PROGRAMS IN FILM, TELEVISION AND PHOTOGRAPHY
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH AN MFA?
An MFA is a terminal degree, and earning one demonstrates that you have undergone a range of rigorous courses tailored to your artistic medium or specialized craft. Throughout your studies, you will hone your artistic vision and fine-tuned your creative techniques, resulting in a more distinct, refined and captivating portfolio.
Whether you want to master the technical aspects of filmmaking (such as editing or sound design) or hope to sharpen your non-technical art form skills (such as screenwriting or acting), an MFA degree can help make your dreams a reality.
Jobs for MFA Graduates
Jobs for MFA graduates are vast. Graduates of a respected MFA program can expect to secure careers related to the visual and performing arts, design, production, creative writing and so many more.
DIRECTORS
PRODUCERS
CINEMATOGRAPHERS
SCREENWRITERS
DOCUMENTARIANS
EDITORS
SOUND DESIGNERS
PHOTOGRAPHERS
ACTORS
Job Growth
Career opportunities for graduates with an MFA in Film, TV & Photography are diverse and wide-ranging. However, some areas in this field are growing faster than others. It’s worth taking the time to consider which fields might be most lucrative and fulfilling for you when planning your next steps.
Here are just a few of the rapidly-growing MFA career opportunities.
Producers/Directors
24%
Craft and Fine Artists
14%
Actors
32%
Film & Video Editors
29%
Video & Sound Technicians
21%
Photographers
17%
An MFA is valuable to driven, artistic professionals in that it:
Gives professionals the chance to hone their skills;
Prepares future field experts to climb the “studio” ladder;
Equips artists to work for an established studio;
Provides MFA professionals the opportunity to command a higher salary upon hire;
Prepares individuals to secure a career as professors in the world of academia.
