Graduate Design & Production Admissions
The UNCSA School of Design & Production (D&P) offers Masters of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degrees in several concentrations. Applicants must meet the minimum educational requirements.
An interview with faculty is required for admission. Interviews are scheduled after an application is complete. Applicants should arrive prepared to discuss their Portfolio. Admission is based on a combination of artistic and academic merits.
Application Deadlines
To be reviewed for admission, the following criteria must be met by an application deadline:
- A completed application is submitted
- Application fee is paid
- Required Application Documents are uploaded (letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.)
The 2025-26 applications deadlines:
- Friday, November 1, 2024 (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Wednesday, January 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST)
Required Interview
Admissions contacts candidates to schedule an interview on a "first to apply, first to schedule" basis. There are a limited number of interview slots per date. It is recommended that applicants have availability on multiple dates.
On-campus,
In-person Interview
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Location UNCSA Agenda:
Information Session
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Off-campus,
In-person Interview
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New York City, NY Ripley Grier Studios |
Interview Dates
Information Session |
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Los Angeles, CA Hotel Burbank |
Interview Dates
Information Session |
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Orlando, FL Location to be announced. |
Interview Dates
Information Session |
Virtual Interview (Zoom)
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Applicants will be provided links for attending their interview and the required virtual Q&A session. |
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Interview Date
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Virtual Q&A for interviewing candidates hosted by the Dean of Design & Production (attendance required)
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Interview Date
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Virtual Q&A for interviewing candidates hosted by the Dean of Design & Production (attendance required)
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Off-campus Opportunities
Representatives from Design & Production are available to speak with interested candidates at industry events and in select cities. An off-campus meeting provides an opportunity to learn more about the school or get feedback on a portfolio. Candidates with complete applications may contact Admissions to inquire if an official interview could be scheduled at a location listed below.
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Hotel Burbank |
October 5-6, 2024
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Los Angeles, CA |
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Ripley Grier Studios |
October 5-6, 2024
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New York City, NY Click here to register. |
| IAAPA | November 18-21, 2024 | Orlando, FL |
| USITT |
March 5-8, 2025 |
Columbus, OH |
| SETC | March 19-23, 2025 | Baltimore, MD |
Admissions Criteria
Prerequisites
Applicants to all graduate Design & Production programs should have completed an undergraduate degree or be scheduled for completion of a degree prior to the upcoming Fall semester.
Test Scores (International Applicants)
International Applicants
International applicants are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores. Minimum
score requirements are:
- TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 79
- IELTS Academic: 6.5
- Duolingo English Test: 100
Completed Application, Fees & Required Documents
1. Complete the online application.
2. Pay your Application Fee: $95 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $130 for international applicants or non-resident aliens. Application fees are non-refundable.
Payment Options
- Online: Follow payment instructions at the end of the application or on your Admissions Portal.
- Check or Money Order (through a U.S. bank): Make payable to "UNCSA" and include your full legal name. Mail your payment and fully legible name of the applicant to the Office of Admissions.
- International Applicants: Use Flywire to pay your application fee online through an international bank or pay by check or money order through a U.S. bank as listed above.
3. Upload all Required Application Documents prior to your listed application deadline.
Please note: If applying to two different UNCSA art schools (Design & Production, Filmmaking and Music), a second completed application and application fee are required.