DePaul University - School of Cinematic Arts

[Chris W]

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[Alok NR]

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I will be attending DePaul's this fall for my MFA. The 3 year MFA course is placed at 27 k per year. I think this is a relatively cheaper option for graduate students. This is without scholarships . If you apply by the December scholarship deadline then you can get upto 7k worth of scholarship per year. I am speaking with regards to international students. Hope this helps someone.

 

[Operator]

I called them yesterday and they said the application for this program should open early fall. I will be applying for this even though I was accepted to a top 10 school. My end game is to work for SNL or a late night talk show. This is perfect since The Second City is involved and that's one of the theaters those shows recruit from. I'll update my progress through the application process.

Also note: The website says if you put in your housing application before May 1st, 201x, you will be guaranteed housing later that year. This includes grad students as well as undergrad.

 

[Operator]

I will be attending DePaul's this fall for my MFA. The 3 year MFA course is placed at 27 k per year. I think this is a relatively cheaper option for graduate students. This is without scholarships . If you apply by the December scholarship deadline then you can get upto 7k worth of scholarship per year. I am speaking with regards to international students. Hope this helps someone.

How was the admissions process? I was accepted to another school and deferred until Fall 2019. Did you have to interview with the film department? How soon after you submit your application were you accepted?

 

[Tyler]

Anyone have experience with this program? Im interviewing next week and am not sure what to expect!

 

[Chris W]

Anyone have experience with this program? Im interviewing next week and am not sure what to expect!

Congrats on interviewing next week!

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[Chris W]

I think @Operator has some experience with DePaul... He might be able to help you.

 

[Operator]

I have no idea about the interviews. I have not been notified to schedule one. But I was told decisions start rolling out February 1st.

 

[Operator]

I can't wait to experience the next polar vortex if I'm accepted -_- Colder than the Antarctica in Chicago right now..that's just craziness.

 

[Tyler]

Does anybody know what the acceptance rate is for the screenwriting program? I read somewhere that its about 50% for the college of CDM, but I can’t find anything specifically on screenwriting. Good luck everyone.

 

[Cd23]

I had my interview about 2 weeks ago, it was 15 minutes and very informal over Zoom. I interviewed for the comedy screenwriting concentration and (not to be braggy) they told me they "hope I come to DePaul."Woo! Not sure how many interviews they're doing, but I'd expect we will all get our official emails within the next week or two.

 

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[Ananth Bharadwaj Munikoti]

Hi! Anybody here considering DePaul for cinematography concentration? Thought it'd be great to gather some info. (I'm considering FSU-production as the first option)
Wanted to know what kinda equipment do they offer and also how practically intensive their course is.
Thanks!

 

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[Joshna]

Hey there. I've enrolled for this particular course for FALL 2022. Tried for MFA but ended up getting this program. DePaul in general is a good college to learn film and Course curriculum seems good too.

 

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[shirui222]

Hi! Anybody here considering DePaul for cinematography concentration? Thought it'd be great to gather some info. (I'm considering FSU-production as the first option)
Wanted to know what kinda equipment do they offer and also how practically intensive their course is.
Thanks!

Hi, I'm Siri. Sorry for the bothering. I also received the offter of this MS program this year. Would u plz tell me if u attend it or not? Is it good enough for cinematogranphy?

 

[Ranson]

Hi, I'm Siri. Sorry for the bothering. I also received the offter of this MS program this year. Would u plz tell me if u attend it or not? Is it good enough for cinematogranphy?

Hi Shirui, I'm studying editing at DePaul, and I know many friends in the cinematography program. I think DePaul's cinematography program is good; it's a STEM program, which is good news for international students. However, the downside is that over the two years, there are only about 13 courses in total. DePaul uses the quarter system, which means there are only two courses per quarter, making it hard to learn a lot in class.

Additionally, although DePaul has well-defined majors, the connection between different majors isn't as close as at AFI or Chapman. You need to be very proactive in socializing and seeking opportunities. I hope you have better options, but DePaul is still a good school.

 

[shirui222]

Hi Shirui, I'm studying editing at DePaul, and I know many friends in the cinematography program. I think DePaul's cinematography program is good; it's a STEM program, which is good news for international students. However, the downside is that over the two years, there are only about 13 courses in total. DePaul uses the quarter system, which means there are only two courses per quarter, making it hard to learn a lot in class.

Additionally, although DePaul has well-defined majors, the connection between different majors isn't as close as at AFI or Chapman. You need to be very proactive in socializing and seeking opportunities. I hope you have better options, but DePaul is still a good school.

Hi Ranson, really thx for your reply! I will carefully consider about it. Btw, r u a student of ao? I heard the similar answer of my teacher. just asking. Hope everything going well~

 

[shirui222]

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Hi, I'm Siri. Sorry for the bothering. I also received the offter of this MS program this year. Would u plz tell me if u attend it or not? Is it good enough for cinematogranphy?

I'm still waiting for the LMU result. I'm on the fence. I won't attend it if i only have this offer. How about u?