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Master of Cinematic AI for Film and Media
- Burbank, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An accelerated 36-credit MS pairing narrative theory with generative AI production.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts in Cinematic AI for Film and Media. Evaluate topics including 36 credits over two semesters. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.
Career outcomes
- Visualization
- VFX
- Development
- Consulting
- Physical production in entertainment
Curriculum
- 36 credits over two semesters. Visual narrative theory
- Architecture of latent space
- Agile narrative prototyping
- Multimodal generation
- Reproducible pipelines
- Hybrid capture studio lab
- AI protocols and media law
- Political economy of synthetic media
- Thesis development
- With a three-part capstone defense.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution (official transcript)
- Narrative statement (up to 5 pages)
- 2 recommendation letters
- Creative portfolio or audition
- Possible interview
- English proof where applicable (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 120
- Cambridge 176)
- Grade/context: No minimum GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree with official transcript, Narrative statement, One letter of recommendation, Creative portfolio with demo reel link.
Language tests
- Institutional English Assessment Program-specific
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
- Portfolio (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the MFA/MA requirements and deadline on apply online and pay the 75 USD fee. Upload undergraduate transcript
- Narrative statement
- 2 recommendation letters
- Creative portfolio or audition
- English proof. Interview by phone
- Video or in person if requested. After the offer pay the 500 USD deposit (applied to first-term tuition). Contact the International Student Office (212-966-3488) for the I-20 and F-1 visa steps.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,000, $27,000 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | NYFA Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Film and Media |
| Department | Cinematic AI for Film and Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | NYFA lists merit and talent-based scholarship opportunities for eligible degree and longer certificate students, Portfolio, Academic and funding criteria may apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
21 Nov 2026
8 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 21 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,000, $27,000 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,750 USD.
Accepted language tests: Institutional English Assessment Program-specific. A portfolio is required.