The Master of Science in Film and Television emphasizes technical and creative proficiency in the areas of cinematography, editing, sound, and visual effects for the screen. This intensive program is designed for students looking to acquire and further professional career skills in film and television. The degree is well-suited for career-changers as well as experienced professionals who want to add new technologies and creative workflows to their expertise.
Concentrations
Cinematography Concentration
Students develop a foundation in production for film, TV and the Web, while specializing in camera and lighting.
Editing Concentration
Students develop the skills needed for careers in editing for all media. Advanced courses investigate picture editing, sound, and post production techniques.
Sound Concentration
Students develop the skills necessary to work in sound for cinema. Coursework includes advanced classes in location sound recording, dialogue editing, sound mixing, and scoring.
Visual Effects Concentration
| Program Requirements | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|
| Degree Requirements | 52 |
| Total hours required | 52 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Design film content that exhibits a cohesive creative perspective.
- Identify pre-production, production, and post-production workflows.
- Edit film content to meet professional standards.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the basic tasks of post-production sound process.
- Employ color correction processes and advanced compositing techniques in finishing a film.
- Illustrate a mastery of visual composition, cinematic exposure standards, and basic semiotics.
Degree Requirements
Course Requirements
No Introductory Course may be substituted for any other course at any level.
Course requirements are determined by the concentration chosen.
Degree Requirements
Students in this degree program must meet the following requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 52 graduate credit hours in the designated degree program.
- Complete all graduate courses and requirements listed in the designated degree program.
- Earn a grade of C- or better in all courses in the designated degree program.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Students pursuing a second (or more) graduate degree may not double count or retake any course that applied toward the completion of a prior graduate degree. If a required course in the second degree was already completed and applied toward a previous degree, the student must meet with a faculty advisor to discuss a new course to be completed and substituted in the new degree. This rule also applies to cross-listed courses, which are considered to be the same course but offered under different subjects.
- Students pursuing a second master's degree must complete a minimum of 52 graduate credit hours beyond their first designated degree program in addition to any required introductory courses in their second designated degree program.
Students with a GPA of 3.9 or higher will graduate with distinction.
For DePaul's policy on repeat graduate courses and a complete list of academic policies see the DePaul Graduate Handbook.