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For Game Design Applicants:
_ 5-7 drawings, paintings, cartoons, comics, conceptual illustrations, graphic renderings, digital images, slides of 3D models, sculptures, or other visual designs which display the applicant’s creative abilities.
All portfolio materials must be submitted with an accompanying description contextualizing the submission and purpose of the project. Portfolio materials will not be returned.
Proof of English Pro ciency
New York Film Academy believes that to be successful in our degree programs an applicant must have a strong command of the English language. Non-U.S. residents or international applicants, for whom English is not their rst or native language, who apply to NYFA’s MFA, MA, BFA, BA, AFA, or long-term certi cate programs, are asked to provide one of the following as proof of English language pro ciency:
_ A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score iBT of 68 or an IELTS score of 5.5 for BFA, BA, and Conservatory programs. For the MFA and MA programs, the required score for TOEFL iBT is 79 and IELTS of 6.5.
_ A report from a valid English Language School verifying completion of course level equivalent to a 550 Paper-based TOEFL Score.
Applicants might be eligible to receive an English pro ciency waiver under the following conditions:
_ Veri cation that the applicant has been studying in a college or university where the sole language of instruction is English for at least 1 full year at the time of his or her application; or
_ Veri cation that the applicant has been studying in
a high school where the sole language of instruction is English for at least 3 full years at the time of his or her application.
Applicants who wish to con rm eligibility for a TOEFL/ IELTS waiver can contact an admissions representative for assistance.
For short-term and long-term non-degree certi cate programs, NYFA will accept a positive language evaluation via phone or Skype in lieu of the other requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: All students will take English assessment tests during the registration period at the beginning the program. Students may be referred to additional English study in an ESL program or a blended program depending on their English level. This may add a semester or more to the time needed to complete the program of study at NYFA.
Interview
As part of the admissions process, MFA applicants may be interviewed by phone, web or in person
by a New York Film Academy representative. The purpose of the interview is to identify the applicant’s goals and prior experience. The interview is also an opportunity to review the program curriculum with the applicant and to ensure that s/he fully understands the level of commitment required to successfully complete the degree.
Tuition Deposit
Once admitted to NYFA, students may pay a deposit
to secure their place in the MFA program. The deposit for all long-term programs (1-year or longer) is $500, which is applied towards the rst term tuition payment. Most of the deposit is refundable except a $100 administrative processing fee.
Credit Transfer Policy
It is the general policy of New York Film Academy Master of Fine Arts degree programs neither to accept transfer credits from other academic postsecondary institutions, nor to consider prior experiential learning for application toward any degree or non-degree course of study. Students desiring credit for previous academic work or training may submit a written request for such credit to the registrar, along with any supporting documentation(e.g. transcripts or syllabi). If credit is awarded, the length and/or requirements of the program will be adjusted appropriately, at the discretion of the academic dean in consultation with the department chair.
Furthermore, the New York Film Academy makes no representation whatsoever that credits earned in the Master of Fine Arts degree program or any non-degree program or workshop operated by the New York Film Academy will be accepted or applied toward the completion of any degree or certi cate by any other postsecondary institution. The acceptance of transfer credits is always governed by the receiving school.
Basis for Declining Admission
A student will be declined admission to the Academy if the admissions committee determines that he or she does not meet the requirements of the admissions policy, or if no space is available in the Master of
Fine Arts degree program. Students who do not speak English will also be declined admission, given that all instruction is conducted in English. Students who are unable to meet the nancial obligations of the program one month prior to the start date will also be declined admission.
Graduation Committee & Graduation Process
The graduation committee is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the full body of work of each candidate prior to the awarding of the Master of Fine Arts. The graduation committee is appointed by the director of education and consists of the New York Film Academy registrar, the thesis committee chairperson, and several instructors specializing in a diverse range of elds of study applicable to the student’s concentration. That committee ensures that each candidate has been adequately prepared for graduation, the standards of the Academy have been upheld, and that the awarding of a degree is warranted. The registrar ensures that the student has ful lled all nancial obligations to
the school and academic requirements for the entire program. Student transcripts showing the awarding of the MFA degree will be withheld until the graduate meets all nancial obligations.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate, students must successfully complete every course of study with a passing grade
and maintain a cumulative GPA of a “B” (3.0) or higher. Students must also adhere to the Academy’s attendance policy and code of conduct. Additionally, students must successfully complete and submit all thesis requirements in a timely manner and receive a grade of “B” (3.0) or higher for their thesis production requirement.
Satisfactory completion of all semester credits is required for graduation from a New York Film Academy Master of Fine Arts degree program. A paid fth semester may be required to successfully complete semester credits for certain thesis options described
in this book. These units satisfy semester contact hour requirements. As this is a post baccalaureate degree program, no general education units are required.
All courses at all NYFA locations are taught in English.
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