Master of Fine Arts in Entertainment and the Arts

Welcome to the Entertainment and the Arts Stackable Graduate Certificates Program – a visionary academic journey tailored for the modern artist. This program is an innovative online learning experience crafted by artists, for artists, providing the quintessential elements of a graduate-level education: comprehensive online coursework, constructive feedback, and a vibrant community of peers.

Certificate + Certificate + Certificate + Thesis = Stackable Master of Fine Arts

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Each certificate fosters opportunities for students to engage with industry professionals through guest lectures, workshops, and valuable feedback to ensure they gain valuable insight and to enhance their work. These certificates also offer courses that focus on emerging technologies, techniques, and trends in the creative arts and media industries, ensuring that students are equipped with up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Although the certificates are offered online, most of them have travel courses built in to encourage collaboration and networking among students, professors and professionals in the industry through events, partnerships and virtual platforms, fostering a supportive and dynamic learning community. Certificates will be added each fall and spring for the next three to five years. These include certificates from a variety of areas in arts and entertainment.

Complete one certificate at a time in your area of interest to build your MFA. Due to high demand enrollment is limited, so apply today!

Stackable Certificates

Screenwriting Certificate

Dive into the world of screenwriting with our graduate level Screenwriting Certificate, designed for aspiring writers who aim to master the art of storytelling within the Hollywood standard structure for film.

Television Writing Certificate

Step into the dynamic world of television with our Television Writing Certificate, tailored for aspiring writers who seek to excel in crafting compelling narratives for the small screen.

Film/TV Business Certificate

Aspiring storytellers will gain essential business acumen and come to understand everything from production and distribution to navigating the roles of agents and managers.

Animation Foundations Certificate

Whether you come from a background in graphic design, fine arts, or are stepping into the realm of animation for the first time, this certificate will enhance your skills in key areas of animation.

2D Advanced Animation Certificate

Tailored for individuals with a foundational understanding of animation and strong drawing skills, this certificate is your gateway to mastering advanced techniques in 2D animation.

CG Advanced Animation Certificate

The perfect bridge to advanced proficiency, this certificate is your pathway to mastering advanced character animation, complex CG modeling, texturing, and storytelling.

Networking

Both our deeply connected faculty and our experiential learning opportunities offer myriad ways for you to form relationships with leaders in the industry. These connections will serve and support you throughout your career.

Real-time, Constructive Feedback

Benefit from feedback by industry professional instructors, providing you with the critique and guidance necessary to hone your craft. These interactions are crucial for understanding the nuances of this creative field and pushing your creative limits.

Build Your Repertoire

Grow your skills as a creative in a variety of specialized areas, while receiving constructive feedback on your work, and build a high-quality portfolio. As you move through your courses, you will enhance your professional skillset to stand out in a populated industry.