University of Miami - Department of Cinematic Arts

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A private research university with more than 17,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.

The University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. UM ranks No. 46 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 44 in the 2018 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Established in 1925 during the region's famous real estate boom, UM is a major research university engaged in $324 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

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Cinematic Arts Fraternity (Delta Kappa Alpha)
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Bill Cosford Cinema (Campus-Run Theater)
http://www.cosfordcinema.com/

End-of-Year Canes Film Festival (Student Showcase)
https://www.canesfilmfestival.com/

Norton Herrick Center for Motion Picture Studies
http://nortonherrickcenter.org/

Internship Program
https://com.miami.edu/career-connection/internship-program

UM Arts and Culture
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Courses available

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The Masters of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program in Motion Pictures at the Cinema and Interactive Media Department at the University of Miami is committed to training moving image artists at the highest professional levels, offering a three-year MFA degree with flexible specialization in Producing, Directing, Screenwriting, Editing, Cinematography, Sound, and Documentary.

The MFA program in Motion Pictures emphasizes critical understanding of moving image practice in diverse social and cultural contexts for the creation of work that is relevant and impactful. The mission of the Motion Picture Program is to nurture individual creative voices and independent thinking through the creative collaborative motion picture process for careers in screen arts and the moving image profession. This also is the preferred degree for those who wish to teach at the university level.

The School of Communication at the University of Miami is a remarkable program of discovery and excellence that has launched professional careers and changed lives. For anyone seeking higher education in fields within the communication arts and professions, this program offers the opportunity to develop a personal voice within the context of collegial collaboration. The SoC strives to provide a learning experience that is permeated with the multicultural and global realities of the contemporary world.

The nature of how we communicate and connect worldwide continues to change rapidly. The SoC provides the tools and knowledge for reaching global audiences through voice, print, visual and multi-media. The SoC is also committed to a comprehensive, focused and academic education for students. The degree students earn in Communication can be enriched by a second major of the student's choice in any other School or College at the University.

The faculty at the SoC are not only mentors and teachers, but are award-winning industry professionals and seasoned scholars. Students learn from professors and professionals who have worked for top television news networks, newspapers and magazines, have been executive board members of nationally recognized organizations, and winners of Pulitzer Prize, Emmy and Academy Awards. This allows professors to bring theory and practice to students by taking the classroom into the world and ultimately setting them up for their careers. Our diverse faculty encourages and supports creative freedom and innovation from students.

As a student at the University of Miami SoC, you will be immersed in a global mix of cultures, media, technology and entertainment. The communication industry is changing and the SoC believes that we must embrace new technologies. The SoC has approximately 85,000 square feet of digital smart learning space and resources. Students have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment used in the industry and participate in "real world" projects. They have access to the most technologically advanced tools and facilities.

For a complete list of MFA coursework, visit:
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