College of Fine Arts
Department Office: FMAB 101
Mailing Address: 375 S. 1530 E., FMAB 101
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0380
Phone: 801-581-5127
Email: info@film.utah.edu
Website: www.film.utah.edu
Chair: Kevin Hanson
Director of Graduate Studies: Sarah Sinwell
Program Manager: Paula Lee
Program Assistant: Maeve MacSorley
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Honoring the rich traditions and shared history of moving image making and study, the Department of Film & Media Arts at the University of Utah develops and supports independent artists across the spectrum of contemporary film and media arts, and prepares graduates to be active participants in the evolving media landscape.
Undergraduate Program
The undergraduate program in Film & Media Arts promotes a holistic understanding of cinematic and media arts, integrating the study of history and criticism with comprehensive artistic and technical training and project-based learning. Our innovative curriculum introduces students to the full range of contemporary film and media arts practices, and then gives them the freedom to tailor their degrees across multiple areas of interest, from narrative, documentary, and experimental filmmaking, to traditional and computer animation, to virtual, immersive, and augmented reality.
The Department of Film & Media Arts offers B.A. and H.B.A. degrees in Film & Media Arts and minors in Animation and Documentary Studies. The department offers emphases in Film Production and Animation.
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all required major courses (including Allied Hours).
Graduate Program
The Master of Fine Arts in the Department of Film & Media Arts at the University of Utah is a three-year program designed to develop independent artists across the full spectrum of moving image arts. Starting with a comprehensive foundation in the production and criticism, students work closely with faculty committees to design a course of study that meets their creative and professional goals. From narrative, documentary, and experimental filmmaking, to VR/IR/AR and installation work, we have the faculty expertise and the facilities and equipment to support a broad range of student interests. Our students write, direct, and produce multiple projects over the course of their degrees, and exit the program prepared for careers as independent artists, contract professionals, and film and media teachers.