GEA University of San Marco - Master of Arts in Fine Arts (M.A. Fine Arts) with a Core in Filmmaking


Institution: GEA University of San Marco (Faith-Based Institution) 

Category: Fine Arts

Faculty: FAS

Delivery Mode: 100% Online with Hybrid Creative Residencies (optional) 

Total Credit Hours: 48 

Duration: 2 Years (Full-time) / 3 Years (Part-time) 

Focus: Filmmaking and Visual Storytelling


Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Fine Arts with a concentration in Filmmaking at GEA University of San Marco is a spiritually grounded, professionally focused graduate program that trains filmmakers to tell stories through visual media. The program merges cinematic arts with theology, ethics, and creative calling.


Curriculum Breakdown

Core Fine Arts Courses (18 credits)

  • FAA 6001: Theology of Creativity and Aesthetics
  • FAA 6002: Spititual Worldview in Visual Arts
  • FAA 6003: Ethics in Media and Storytelling
  • FAA 6004: Art History and Sacred Imagery
  • FAA 6005: Digital Media Foundations
  • FAA 6006: Creative Collaboration and Leadership in the Arts

Filmmaking Concentration (18 credits)

  • FILM 6101: Fundamentals of Cinematography
  • FILM 6102: Directing for Screen
  • FILM 6103: Screenwriting and Narrative Structure
  • FILM 6104: Film Editing and Postproduction
  • FILM 6105: Documentary and Faith-based Film
  • FILM 6106: Sound Design and Music for Film

Creative Project + Portfolio (6 credits)

  • FILM 7001: Film Thesis Proposal and Production Planning
  • FILM 7002: Graduate Film Project + Creative Portfolio Review

Electives (6 credits – Choose 2)

  • FAA 6201: Animation and Visual Effects
  • FAA 6202: Digital Photography & Storytelling
  • FAA 6203: Performing Arts Production
  • FAA 6204: Marketing for Media Projects

Learning Experience

  • Asynchronous online coursework
  • Faculty-led creative labs (Zoom)
  • Peer critique forums and production feedback
  • Optional summer residency in Italy for filming (Summer Class to pay apart)
  • Access to editing and creative software (Adobe, DaVinci)

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Media, Communication, or related field
  • Creative portfolio (film, media, visual arts)
  • artistic vision
  • 2 letters of recommendation (academic or pastoral)
  • Interview with faculty (Zoom)

Career Pathways

  • Filmmaker
  • Media Director
  • Film & Documentary Producer
  • Screenwriter / Visual Storyteller
  • Media Missions / Nonprofit Communications