Master of Fine Arts in Cinematic Arts

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

The Master of Fine Arts in Cinematic Arts is designed for serious and talented students who are preparing for careers as artists. Your graduate studies are supported by a major thesis advisor. Your major thesis advisor is assigned upon entry to the program, and you will work with that advisor for the first year. During your second semester, you are assigned a graduate review committee comprised of graduate faculty members that will best serve your creative research needs.Starting with your second semester, you will present new and ongoing work to your graduate review committee at the end of each semester. These end-of-semester critiques are meant to share your creative pursuits with others and open your practice to engaged criticism, dialogue and feedback. As a culmination of your education, upon recommendation of your major thesis advisor and graduate review committee, you will present a thesis work created while in the program. Typically, this presentation is part of a MFA Thesis Screening held on campus, but alternative sites and methods may be explored. It’s all about supporting you and your creative research.