Master of Fine Arts program
To be admitted into the Master of Fine Arts program at NYFA, students must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a post-secondary institution recognized by the United States Department of Education or a college or university outside of the U.S. that is recognized as a degree-granting institution by their respective governments. The ideal applicant must demonstrate a sincere passion and aptitude for visual storytelling and the ability and desire to pursue graduate-level work and scholarly research in his/her chosen discipline.
No particular major or minor is required as a prerequisite for admission, but applicants with a strong background in the visual arts are preferred. While an applicant’s GPA will be taken into consideration and is an important component of the admissions process, the strength of the candidate’s Narrative Statement and Creative Portfolio is a significant determining factor for admission.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
MFA applicants must submit the following materials for admission:
Completed MFA Program Application
$65 non-refundable Application Fee
Proof of undergraduate completion
Narrative Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Creative Portfolio
Proof of English proficiency
The following sections provide detailed information regarding each required application material.
PROOF OF UNDERGRADUATE COMPLETION
Students must submit proof of undergraduate completion, by providing one of the following documents:
Copy of undergraduate diploma
Official copy of the applicant’s undergraduate transcript (All transcripts not written in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation)
NARRATIVE STATEMENT
Applicants must submit a mature and self reflective essay (max. 5 typed pages) describing the applicant’s reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in their chosen discipline and their intended contribution to the field and the department. The essay should take into account the individual’s history, formative creative experiences, contemporary influences and inspirations and overall artistic goals.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
MFA applicants must submit a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation verifying the applicant’s ability to successfully take on graduate study in the relevant field. Letters must be sealed and stamped, and should be submitted directly to the Admissions Office from the individual writing on the applicant’s behalf.
PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Non-U.S. residents or international applicants, for whom English is not the first or native language), are required to submit proof of English proficiency, in the form of:
A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 or higher (213 for computer-based test or 79 for internet-based test); IELTS 6.5 or the equivalent.
A report from a valid English Language School verifying completion of course level equivalent to a 550 Paper-based TOEFL Score.
In the case that the documentation is not available, a New York Film Academy representative will use a phone or in-person interview as an opportunity to determine whether or not the applicant has the necessary English language proficiency.
INTERVIEW
As part of the admissions process, MFA applicants may be interviewed by phone, web or in person by a New York Film Academy representative. The purpose of the interview is to identify the applicant’s goals and prior experience. The interview is also an opportunity to review the program curriculum with the applicant and to ensure that s/he fully understands the level of commitment required to successfully complete the degree.
Master of Arts program
To be admitted into the Master of Arts program at NYFA, students must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a post-secondary institution recognized by the United States Department of Education or a college or university outside of the U.S. that is recognized as a degree-granting institution by their respective governments. The ideal applicant must demonstrate a sincere passion and aptitude for visual storytelling and the ability and desire to pursue graduate-level work and scholarly research in his/her chosen discipline.
No particular major or minor is required as a prerequisite for admission, but applicants with a strong background in the visual arts are preferred. While an applicant’s GPA will be taken into consideration and is an important component of the admissions process, the strength of the candidate’s Narrative Statement and Creative Portfolio is a significant determining factor for admission.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
MA applicants must submit the following materials for admission:
Completed MA Program Application
$65 non-refundable Application Fee
Proof of undergraduate completion
Narrative Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Creative Portfolio
Proof of English proficiency
The following sections provide detailed information regarding each required application material.
PROOF OF UNDERGRADUATE COMPLETION
Students must submit proof of undergraduate completion, by providing one of the following documents:
Copy of undergraduate diploma
Official copy of the applicant’s undergraduate transcript (All transcripts not written in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation)
NARRATIVE STATEMENT
Applicants must submit a mature and self reflective essay (max. 5 typed pages) describing the applicant’s reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in their chosen discipline and their intended contribution to the field and the department. The essay should take into account the individual’s history, formative creative experiences, contemporary influences and inspirations and overall artistic goals.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
MA applicants must submit a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation verifying the applicant’s ability to successfully take on graduate study in the relevant field. Letters must be sealed and stamped, and should be submitted directly to the Admissions Office from the individual writing on the applicant’s behalf.
PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Non-U.S. residents or international applicants, for whom English is not the first or native language), are required to submit proof of English proficiency, in the form of:
A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 or higher (213 for computer-based test or 79 for internet-based test); IELTS 6.5 or the equivalent.
A report from a valid English Language School verifying completion of course level equivalent to a 550 Paper-based TOEFL Score.
In the case that the documentation is not available, a New York Film Academy representative will use a phone or in-person interview as an opportunity to determine whether or not the applicant has the necessary English language proficiency.
INTERVIEW
As part of the admissions process, MA applicants may be interviewed by phone, web or in person by a New York Film Academy representative. The purpose of the interview is to identify the applicant’s goals and prior experience. The interview is also an opportunity to review the program curriculum with the applicant and to ensure that s/he fully understands the level of commitment required to successfully complete the degree.
