Columbia College Chicago

Program Information

Degree Offered

MFA - Film & Video - Creative Producing

Format: Campus

Program Description:

As a leader in the rapidly evolving field of visual media, Columbia's Film & Video Department is proud to offer a new MFA in Creative Producing. This two-year program is designed for aspiring creative professionals with industry experience, or a related undergraduate degree, whose interest is in producing meaningful, commercially viable, internationally appealing screen entertainment in traditional and new media formats. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in traditional film studios, independent production companies, or as entrepreneurs. Creative producers are essential to virtually every project initiated in the visual media industry. They combine artistic vision, business acumen and management skills to lead films and other media projects from concept through creation and distribution. They collaborate with screenwriters and directors during a project's development phase and lead a production team through scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and casting. Their role also includes managing talent, working with line producers, and maintaining accountability to financers. With an eye on the big picture, they are involved in each step of the process and bear ultimate responsibility for the project's creative character. Creative Producing students who wish to immerse themselves in the art and community of filmmaking have the advantage at Columbia—as part of the nation's largest film and video program they work with a diverse group of student filmmakers, writers, composers, and directors that have expertise in multiple modes of presentation. In addition, they have access to the College's new Media Production Center, a state-of the art facility designed to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, a manifestation of the innovative model of arts and media education that is the hallmark of Columbia College Chicago.

Accreditation:

Accredited at graduate and undergrad levels by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Also accredited as teacher training institution by Illinois State Board of Education

# of Credits Required:

50

International Student Requirements:

International students are required to submit an official TOEFL score of 100 or greater on the internet based test. For more information about requirements for international students at the graduate level, please visit our website.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$751.00 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

34200 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999