» JD/MFA in Film and TV Producing Graduate Application
How to Apply
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In order to apply to the JD/MFA Film and Television Producing program, you must be a first year student at the Fowler School of Law and obtain at least a 2.6 GPA in your first year.
If you are eligible to apply for this program, you must submit all required application materials, including a Creative Supplement. Create an account and begin the application.
Application Requirements:
- Statement of Intent: Submit an essay expressing your reasons for wanting to join the JD/MFA Film and Television Producing Program. What are your personal and career goals, and how will this particular degree from Chapman University help you reach those goals? Your essay should be double spaced, size 12 font, and 1-2 pages in length.
- Resume
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Creative Supplement
Other Required Materials:
- Official copy of your undergraduate transcript from your degree granting institution
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.
Creative Supplement Requirements
Please note that you may only submit Creative Supplement materials for your 1st choice major selected on the application. No other materials will be reviewed as part of the application process.
The requirements below are for students applying for Fall 2023
1. Creative Portfolio List
Upload a one (1) to two (2) page list of activities that demonstrates your potential in your area of chosen specialization focusing on creative accomplishments. Include in this list specific items that you could submit, if requested, to 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 2020. 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.
2. Transformational Moment Video Essay
Create a short video essay between two (2) and five (5) minutes in length. Your video should describe a transformational moment in your life that fundamentally changed you as a person. Explain how you gained wisdom and greater understanding of the human condition as a result of this experience. We are primarily looking for your strengths at conveying a story visually and for evidence of your creativity rather than your technical abilities.
3. Project Description Essay
Submit a two (2) 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. Essays should be typed, single-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, one-inch margins on all sides.
Deadline
All application and supplemental materials must be submitted electronically by the deadline below. Late applicants will be reviewed on a space available basis.
Graduate Deadline:
December 1, 2022
Please note: We do not accept applicants for the spring semester.Notification
You cannot be admitted for this program until spring grades have posted in June to ensure that you have obtained the 2.6 GPA requirement. If we consider you a strong candidate, then we will hold your application until June to make a final decision.
Tuition, Fellowships & Financial Aid
Tuition
All up-to-date information regarding the cost of tuition and lab fees can be found on the Chapman University Business Office website. For JD/MFA Film and Television Producing students, tuition is a flat rate charge for all classes taken during the year or over the summer. There is also an additional lab fee of $375 per semester (during the second and third year of the program).
Dodge College provides funding for student projects.
Fellowships
Dodge College offers fellowships to a select number of students each year. These fellowships are awarded based on the talent shown in the application materials submitted; there is no separate application process for fellowship consideration. Preference for fellowships is given to students who apply by the December 1st deadline. If you are awarded a fellowship, you will likely be notified at the time of
The Law School also awards fellowships, which are given for the years the student is primarily in the JD program (first and fourth year). Students will be notified by the Law School if they receive a fellowship from their program.
Financial Aid
All other financial aid is awarded through the Graduate Financial Aid Office. This funding usually contains mainly student loans. You will receive your “financial aid package” from the Graduate Financial Aid Office after you have been admitted. Please contact their office directly with any questions at gradfinaid@chapman.edu.
Official Copy of Degree Granting Undergraduate Transcript
Official Transcripts can be sent directly from the university to Chapman University via email to admtranscript@chapman.edu or via post to:
Chapman UniversityOffice of Graduate Admission
One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
Applicants with transcripts from outside of the United Sates should consult the International Applicants tab below for transcript specifics.