Get the Tools You Need to Tell your Story

Temple’s Film and Media Arts (FMA) program is one of the most competitive in the world. With a focus on social awareness and a curriculum that combines creative theory and practical experience, FMA offers a hands-on education that prepares a diverse student body for the business of film while giving them the training they need to creatively craft and sell their own stories. 

FMA Undergrad offers both BFA and BA degrees, geared toward those who seek either an intensive focus on production specializations or desire a foundational film and media arts education. 

Undergraduate Programs

FMA offers BA degrees in: 

• Producing
• Cinematography
• Post-Production
• Screen Studies

And BFAs degrees in: 

• Directing 
• Screenwriting 
• Media Arts

Temple's Film and Media Arts program features:

• Commercial and industrial-grade cinema gear, including Arri Amiras, Sony FS7s, RED cameras, Steadicams, rigs, drones and full production equipment
• High-end virtual reality tools, like Insta360 Pro 4k cameras and Vive production suites
• Editing suites, with full Adobe Suite, Maya, Pro Tools, Da Vinci, Unity and more
• The ability for students to begin the work of production in their first semester
• Integration with Philadelphia’s vibrant fine art, cinema and new media scene
• Mentorship and instruction from internationally prominent faculty working professionally in the industry
• An active alumni network of high-level, award-winning film professionals
• Professional development as part of an industry-focused Los Angeles Study Away program 
• Easy access to NYC for cultural activities, freelancing, industry contacts, casting and crewing    
• Substantial scholarships and grants for on campus creative
• Research projects