»Film Production, Emphasis in Sound Design Graduate Application

The following items must be submitted to be considered for admission to the Film Production, sound design emphasis 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
    • Sound Reel
  • 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.

Creative/Scholarly Portfolio List - all applicants

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.

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

Sound Reel

Submit a reel of sound work. This can be music, film work etc. Please also include explanation of what work you did on the project.

The reel must be submitted via our upload site at: http://uploads.chapman.edu/graduatefilmadmission/. It cannot be uploaded to the AY application.

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.

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