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From: Carl Elsaesser elsaess...@gmail.com
To: frameworks@jonasmekasfilms.com
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 11:42 AM
Subject: [Frameworks] MFA
Perhaps this is a touchy subject on this list, but I'd love to hear what anyone
has to say on the subject of film MFAs. I am just
, August 18, 2012 11:42 AM
SUBJECT: [Frameworks] MFA
Perhaps this is a touchy subject on this list, but I'd love to hear
what anyone has to say on the subject of film MFAs. I am just starting
the research phase of applying and any direction would be much
appreciated. There seems
What do YOU want to get out of your studies?
Outside of the industry-oriented schools (USC, FSU, Chapman etc.) the main
reason people seek an MFA is it's considered a terminal degree, and thus the
minimal qualification for most college teaching jobs.
If you just want to become a better
A few additional considerations:
Ask current and former students at the schools you are considering how long it
actually takes to complete the MFA, what the average completion time is, etc.
Some students more or less choose to stay on in an MFA program rather than
rapidly completing it because
