MFA

3-Year Program

The Producing Management curriculum cultivates an expansive artistic knowledge, a robust critical perspective, and a management practice to support a multiplicity of creative collaborations and development processes. The course of study provides rigorous training in the necessary practical skills, such as budgeting, people management, an understanding of various applicable laws, and the fundamentals of unions.

All MFA Production Management students are required to pass a Mid-Residence and Graduation Review in order to complete the Program and obtain their degree.

Full Curriculum

Detailed curriculum and academic requirements can be found in the online course catalog.

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Interdisciplinary Opportunities

In addition to CalArts' rich and diverse community and naturally collaborative atmosphere, the Institute provides several programs of study that can be pursued concurrently with a student's chosen metier.

Center for Integrated Media

The Center for Integrated Media concentration is designed specifically for MFA students whose creative use of technology—in particular digital media—goes beyond their primary areas of study.

Center for Integrated Media


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