Maharishi International University’s Department of Cinematic Arts and New Media in Fairfield, IA, integrates consciousness-based education and daily Transcendental Meditation (TM) practice with a flexible 4-year BA/BFA (online or on-campus) in Cinematic Arts & New Media and a 2-year low-residency MFA in Documentary Filmmaking & Social Transformation (plus David Lynch MFA in Screenwriting), emphasizing project-based storytelling, portfolio-building, ethical nonfiction, and social-change filmmaking in a supportive, small-community environment.
- Undergraduate Application Requirements
- Official High School Transcripts
- TOEFL / IELTS (International Only)
- Undergrad Application Fee
- $20
- Minimum High School GPA
- 2.5
More Info on Undergraduate Application Requirements:
Admissions Overview
How do I apply?Apply online for admissionApply online for admission. The application processing fee is $20 for all applicants. When does the academic year begin?All undergraduate programs have entries in mid-August (fall) and early February. Online undergraduate programs also have an entry at th
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- Graduate Application Requirements
- Official Transcripts
- TOEFL / IELTS (International Only)
- Minimum Undergrad GPA
- 3.0
Quick Facts
Nonprofit/For-Profit?:
Nonprofit
Program Style:
Project-based
Liberal Arts Integrated
Theory + production
Collaboration Model:
Cross-discipline collaboration encouraged
Residency Requirements:
Low-residency
Instruction Format:
In-Person Only
Hybrid (In-Person + Remote)
Fully online
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate Tuition (Annual):
$10k to 30k
Graduate Tuition (Annual):
$10k to $30k
Scholarships
Scholarship & Funding Types:
Merit-Based Scholarships
Need-Based Financial Aid
Work-Study Opportunities
Copyrights & Production
Start of Production Classes (Undergraduate):
First Year
Equipment Access
Facilities
Filmmaking Facilities:
ADR / Foley Stage
Dedicated Post-Production Labs
Green Screen Studio
Screening Rooms
Sound Recording Studio(s)
Sound Stage(s)
VFX / Animation Labs
Cameras & Equipment
Camera Types Available:
Unknown
Camera Brands Available:
Unknown
Lens Access:
Unknown
Lighting & Grip Equipment Available:
Basic Location Lighting Kits (Portable LED or tungsten kits for small-scale shoots)
Standard Grip Package (Stands, flags, nets, sandbags, and mounting hardware)
Gimbal / Electronic Stabilizers (Handheld 3-axis electronic stabilizers)
Software Taught
Editing & Finishing Software Taught:
Unknown
VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught:
Unknown
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities:
Self-Directed
Career Services Support
Career Assistance
Job Placement & Career Services:
Self-Directed Placement
Career Development Training
