»Film Studies Graduate Application

The following items must be submitted to be considered for admission to the Film Studies graduate program:

• Apply Yourself Application
  • Personal Information
  • Statement of Intent
  • Resume
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Dodge College Supplemental Materials*
    • Creative/Scholarly Portfolio List
    • Transformational Moment Essay
    • Scholarly Writing Sample
  • Official copy of your degree granting undergraduate transcript
  • Additional documentation is required for international students (see main Admissions Office website for more information)
  • If your cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 you must submit your GRE score

Supplemental Materials for 2012/2013

Creative/Scholarly Portfolio List

Upload a one to two page list of activities that demonstrates your creative or scholarly potential in your area of chosen specialization (producing, directing, screenwriting, editing, cinematography, sound design, production design) focusing on creative accomplishments. Applicants to MA Film Studies should focus on scholarly accomplishments. Include in this list specific items that you could submit, if requested, to the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Each listing should include a brief description of the work and your role in its creation.

Transformational Moment Essay

Upload to the AY application a two-page essay describing a transformational moment in your life.

Upload a scholarly writing sample that is either an academic paper written in college or a five to ten page review or analysis of some aspect of film that demonstrates critical and analytical skills. In the absence of a film-related paper, an academic paper on a subject in other arts or humanities is acceptable.

All application and portfolio pieces are submitted electronically. If you are asked to submit hard copies, please send them to Chapman University’s Office of Admissions. Information sent directly to Dodge College will not be accepted. 

Graduate Deadline: 

December 1, 2012

Notifications will go out starting in mid-March, and will continue through May.

You also need to send in an official copy of your degree granting undergraduate transcript. This should be mailed to:

Office of Graduate Admission

 1 University Drive Orange, CA 92866.

Additional documentation is required for international students. Please visit the Office of Admissions for more information.