The MFA in Filmmaking & Producing provides a comprehensive education in all aspects of the filmmaking process. Students gain hands-on experience in all aspects of filmmaking including writing, directing, cinematography, and editing with the choice to concentrate first-year studies in Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Digital Arts, Animation & Game Design, Screenwriting, or Interdisciplinary Arts. The curriculum and the mission of the MFA is to provide students with the knowledge, tools, and practical skills to define and implement career goals and accomplish their creative and professional goals with personal and professional integrity. The second year focuses on the entire producing process from development to distribution, and creating a Producing portfolio project. Courses are centered on project development, business planning, and production management. The portfolio project includes a fully-developed film or media project proposal from concept to realization, with final work presented to academic advisors and experts for review.