Candidates for the MFA take courses that include the history and theory of science and natural history film, as well as extensive work in film and video production, including cinematography, sound, production management, editing, and writing.  The intent of the program is not to prepare students to be cinematographers, editors, sound recordists or writers, but to educate producers and directors who understand the complete production process.

• MTA 504 (2 credits) FILM AND DOCUMENTARY THEORY. An advanced introduction to film and documentary theory with direct application to science filmmaking.
  

• MTA 505 (3 credits, LEC) SURVEY OF SCIENCE AND NATURAL HISTORY FILMMAKING.  A close analysis and interpretation of the social function and cultural value of science and natural history films, with a particular emphasis for broadcast nationally and internationally.
  

• MTA 506 (3 credits, LEC) FORM & THEORY OF S/NH FILM. An advanced introduction to the critical methodologies necessary for intelligently interrogating the representations of science, natural history, and technology in print and the electronic media.
  

• MTA 510 (4 credits, LEC) PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE I - LECTURE.  Basic field production techniques in film, video, sound and editing. Training on digital video, 16mm cinematography, sound recording, and digital non-linear editing. Must be taken with MTA 511 and MTA 512.
  

• MTA 511 (2 credits, LAB) PRODUCTION FIELD TECHNIQUE I - LAB.  Applied basic production techniques in film, video, sound and editing. Training on digital video, 16mm cinematography, sound recording and digital non-linear editing. Must be taken with MTA 510 and MTA 512.

MTA 512 (2 credits, LAB) PRODUCTION METHODS AND STUDIES I - LAB.  Introduction to working professionals and faculty present and examine successful advanced filmmaking aesthetics and applied methodologies. Must be taken with MTA 510 and MTA 511.

• MTA 515 (4 credits, LEC) PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES II - LECTURE.  Advanced production technique in digital video and 16mm cinematography, field sound, and digital non-linear editing as they apply to the production of science and natural history content films. Must be taken with MTA 516 and MTA 517.

• MTA 516 (2 credits, LAB) PRODUCTION FIELD TECHNIQUES II - LAB.  Advanced production technique in digital video and 16mm cinematography, field sound, and digital non-linear editing as they apply to the production of science and natural history content films. Must be taken with MTA 515 and MTA 517.

• MTA 517 (2 credits, LAB) PRODUCTION METHODS AND STUDIES II - LECTURE.  A master class where working professionals and facultystudents that examines successful filmmaking aesthetics and applied methodologies.Must be taken with MTA 515 and MTA 516.

• MTA 518 (3 credits, LEC) NON-FICTION WRITING.  Learning to write non-fiction scripts and proposals that are both accurate and entertaining: form and theory of non-fiction story-telling with a special emphasis on how to prepare and present ideas to broadcasters for funding.

• MTA 552 (6 credits, IND) ADVANCED PRODUCTION PRACTICES I.  Pre-production and production of the second year agenda-based professional project sponsored by a hosting agency that finds significant usage. Proposals and treatments are to be polished and refined so that dialogues with broadcasters and hosting agencies can be effectively initiated and funding fully secured. & 576. Co-requisites: MTA 572.

• MTA 553 (6 credits, IND) ADVANCED PRODUCTION PRACTICES II Production and post-production of the second year agend-based professional project that finds significant usuage. Production and post-production work is to be completed and deliverables presented to the hosting agency.Prerequisites: MTA 552.

• MTA 572 (1 credits, IND) THESIS PREP Proposals and treatments are distributed to project advisor and to the graduate committee by the first day of fall semester for workshop review and critique. Pre-production, production and post-production schedule milestones must be determined in conjunction with advisor and graduate committee. Prerequisites: MTA 552.

• MTA 570 (1-3 credits, IND) INDIVIDUAL STUDY.  Directed research and study on an individual bases. Pre-requisite: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of department head and Dean of Graduate Studies.

• MTA 576 (1-12 credits, IND) CAREER INTERNSHIP.  An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business or other organization to provide the degree candidate with real world guided experience in the field.

• MTA 580 (1-3 credits, IND) SPECIAL TOPICS.  Courses not required in the curriculum for which there is a particular one time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.

• MTA 589 (3 credits, TUT) GRADUATE CONSULTATION. To be used by students who have completed their coursework but who need additional faculty or staff time to help.

• MTA 590 (15 credits) MASTER'S THESIS. No more than 8 credits permitted per semester.

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