Film Programs at MICA
Study Film and Filmmaking at MICA
MICA’s film programs prepare you to become a filmmaker who can create meaningful, visually compelling work in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Located in Baltimore, a city with a growing cinematic culture, MICA offers a distinctive environment to study film that extends beyond traditional industry hubs like Los Angeles and New York.
Film Degree Programs at MICA
Undergraduate Film Degree
BFA in Film & Video
MICA’s BFA in Film & Video is an undergraduate film degree designed to build foundational skills in filmmaking, visual storytelling, and media production.
Program highlights:
- Learn cinematography, directing, editing, and sound design through hands-on projects
- Explore narrative, documentary, and experimental film practices
- Work with industry-standard film equipment and digital media tools
- Build a professional portfolio of original films and video projects
Graduate Film Degree
MFA in Filmmaking
MICA’s MFA in Filmmaking is a graduate film program that prepares emerging filmmakers to create impactful work and sustain a career in film and media.
Program highlights:
- Produce a community-based documentary, a first-year film, and a thesis film
- Collaborate with peers, faculty, and visiting filmmakers through workshops and master classes
- Learn how to finance, produce, and distribute films across platforms
- Access shared production facilities and partnerships with organizations like the Maryland Film Festival and the Parkway Theatre
A Studio-Based Film Education
Through studio-based learning, hands-on production, and interdisciplinary collaboration, MICA’s film programs emphasize storytelling that is both innovative and socially relevant. You will explore narrative filmmaking, documentary film, and experimental media while learning how to bring your ideas from concept to screen.
RIGOROUS
Rigorous Coursework & Cinematic Foundations
At MICA, film education is grounded in rigorous, studio-based coursework that integrates creative practice with critical thinking. You will study cinematic history and theory while actively producing films, developing both technical fluency and conceptual depth.
MENTORED
Faculty Experience & Cross-Disciplinary Work
Faculty bring professional filmmaking experience into the classroom, providing mentorship that supports both artistic development and career preparation. Students regularly collaborate across disciplines, working with peers in animation, design, and other creative fields to expand the scope of their projects.
REAL-WORLD
City as Classroom & Industry Connections
Baltimore serves as an extended classroom, offering opportunities for location-based filmmaking, community engagement, and internships. Through partnerships, screenings, and festivals, students gain exposure to professional networks and real-world production environments.
Careers in Film and Media
Graduates of MICA’s film programs are prepared for careers across the film, television, and digital media industries, as well as emerging creative fields. MICA alumni go on to work in both traditional film industries and independent or non-traditional markets, building sustainable creative practices and contributing to the future of cinematic storytelling.
Film Director
Cinematographer
Video Editor
Documentary Filmmaker
Screenwriter
Film or Media Producer
Multimedia Artist
Content Creator
BFA in Film & Video and MFA in Filmmaking
Visit MICA
Ready to study film or advance your filmmaking practice? Explore MICA’s BFA in Film & Video and MFA in Filmmaking programs to find the path that aligns with your goals.