»Film and Television Producing Graduate Application

The following items must be submitted to be considered for admission to the Film and Television Producing 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
    • Project Description Essay
  • 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

* Please note: No additional information should be sent to Dodge College or the Office of Admissions outside of what is required on the application. Any outside work sent to either office will not be reviewed as part of the admission process

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.

Example of Portfolio listing (use this format):
Title: Roger's Car
Position: Writer/Director
16 minutes, Video 2005. Valley College
Log line: Unusual circumstance allows a sixteen-year-old to get his first car. I wrote this story for a creative writing class and produced the film with the help of my friends.

Transformational Moment Essay

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

Project Description Essay

Upload a two page essay that describes a large project or event that you planned where you were required to work within a team. Explain some of the challenges you faced, how you handled them, and how the project ultimately turned out. Also describe how you might handle a large project differently next time.

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: 

*Please note: In order to be considered for a Fellowship you must apply by the December 1st deadline. We do not accept applicants for the spring semester.

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.