Admission Requirements

The MA and MFA programs have a fall entry only.

If you’re passionate about visual storytelling, Sacred Heart’s Masters in Film & Television (FTMA) program will help you transform your passion into a thriving career. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t have previous media production experience, and we accept students from any undergraduate major. We have limited seats available for the upcoming trimester and are currently reviewing applications on an individual basis.

Application requirements are as follows:

• Online application
• Non-refundable application fee of $75 (for both U.S. and international applicants)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one academic)
• Resume
• Creative portfolio package (detailed below)

International Students

Additional documents are required for international students. Refer to our International Admissions Application Instructions for more information.

Creative Portfolio Package

Your creative portfolio package should include:

Personal Statement

Please write two-pages about the following:

• What issues and subjects inform your artmaking practice?
• Why are you applying to the FTMA program at Sacred Heart University?
• What are your artistic goals?

Five Works Essay

Please write brief comments on five works (films, books, plays, television shows, etc.) that you feel have influenced your thoughts as a filmmaker/video artist. It is important to say why and how these works have influenced you. Avoid writing plot summaries.

Visual Work Sample

Include one sample of your work presented visually. Material done in collaboration with other artists is acceptable provided you were the major creative force and you explain the exact nature of your contribution. If you have not done any visual work in the past, feel free to submit something new that you create for your application. This can be anything from a few still pictures that express your vision, to a completed film, if you have more experience. You can provide examples of anything you’ve had a significant hand in creating, so that we can get a sense of your interests and visual style. For the visual work sample, choose either photo or video–you do not need to submit both.

Video

The video submission can be a partial work or contain multiple selections as long as the total running time does not exceed five minutes. Please be clear about your specific contributions to the video sample provided. A link to your work must be included with your materials; please be sure no downloads or passwords are required, and test your video prior to submission.

Photography (Stills)

Include up to 10 prints on any subject (black and white or color, with or without commentary). The photographs may also be a presentation of work in other media, such as painting, illustration, sculpture, set design, costume design, etc.

Script/Screenplay

Students may submit any screenplay or script that they were the sole or main author of. This can include scripts for television, movies/narratives, documentaries, webisodes and more.

Letters of Recommendation, Resume and Creative Portfolio Package can be sent via email to:

Ed Nassr
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
nassre@sacredheart.edu

More Information

For further information regarding admission requirements for US Citizens, contact:

Ed Nassr
Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
203-396-6877
nassre@sacredheart.edu

For further information regarding admission requirements for International Students, contact:

Edith Goutier
Director of International Admissions
+1-475-450-5714
goutiere@sacredheart.edu