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# Apply Now for VCU’s Photography + Film MFA, Offering Funding to Qualified Students
- URL: https://hyperallergic.com/apply-now-for-vcus-photography-film-mfa-offering-funding-to-qualified-students/
- Published: 2016-10-05T18:47:27.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-24T16:28:42.000Z
- Description: VCU’s nationally ranked Department of Photography + Film invites dynamic emerging artists whose work challenges traditional notions of photography and film to apply for our nationally ranked M.F.A.[http://engine.nectarads.com/p/eyJhdiI6MjEyMTIsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjo0ODk3MDcsImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjayI6
- Author: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCUarts)
- Tags: Announcement, Art Education, VCU, #wp, #wp-post, #image-position-hidden, #Import 2025-11-24 07:23 (2016, 2017, part 2)

[![vcu-photo-film-1](https://storage.ghost.io/c/51/f8/51f871d8-b6be-4a73-b958-0ca4fff0110a/content/images/hyperallergic-newspack-s3-amazonaws-com/uploads/2016/10/vcu-photo-film-1.jpg)](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MjEyMTIsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjo0ODk3MDcsImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjayI6e30sImNyIjoxNzAyODIzLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjIwMjI4NzgsImZsIjoyNDIxMDQ5LCJpcCI6IjU0LjE5Ni4xNjUuMTgxIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsImVjIjowLCJwciI6MTY2NiwicnQiOjEsInN0IjowLCJiZiI6dHJ1ZSwicG4iOiJhemtwcmV2aWV3IiwidXIiOiJodHRwOi8vYXJ0cy52Y3UuZWR1L3Bob3RvZmlsbS8iLCJyZSI6MX0&s=0koFCL3GxHAlZ-eOBv4JLa%5FaTNI&ref=hyperallergic.com)

VCU’s nationally ranked [Department of Photography + Film](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MjEyMTIsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjo0ODk3MDcsImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjayI6e30sImNyIjoxNzAyODIzLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjIwMjI4NzgsImZsIjoyNDIxMDQ5LCJpcCI6IjU0LjE5Ni4xNjUuMTgxIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsImVjIjowLCJwciI6MTY2NiwicnQiOjEsInN0IjowLCJiZiI6dHJ1ZSwicG4iOiJhemtwcmV2aWV3IiwidXIiOiJodHRwOi8vYXJ0cy52Y3UuZWR1L3Bob3RvZmlsbS8iLCJyZSI6MX0&s=0koFCL3GxHAlZ-eOBv4JLa%5FaTNI&ref=hyperallergic.com) invites dynamic emerging artists whose work challenges traditional notions of photography and film to apply for our [nationally ranked M.F.A.](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MjEyMTIsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjo0ODk3MDcsImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjayI6e30sImNyIjoxNzAyODI5LCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjIwMjI4ODMsImZsIjoyNDIxMDQ5LCJpcCI6IjU0LjE2MC4xNjQuMjE3IiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsImVjIjowLCJwciI6MTY2NiwicnQiOjEsInN0IjowLCJiZiI6dHJ1ZSwicG4iOiJhemtwcmV2aWV3IiwidXIiOiJodHRwOi8vYXJ0cy52Y3UuZWR1L3Bob3RvZmlsbS9tZmEvbWZhLW92ZXJ2aWV3LyIsInJlIjoxfQ&s=jU%5FLt6IOWa1jz7IxiSph2z7HVQc&ref=hyperallergic.com) All students are eligible for teaching assistantships, scholarships and research grants that provide financial support as well as leadership roles within the department. Applicants whose lived experiences inform **world views** and perspectives on **minority-group status** —**including race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and disability** — are encouraged to apply.

The VCU Photography + Film M.F.A. program offers a truly one of a kind studio/research experience. Guided by the mentorship of a diverse and [distinguished faculty](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MjEyMTIsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjo0ODk3MDcsImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjayI6e30sImNyIjoxNzAyODMwLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjIwMjI4ODQsImZsIjoyNDIxMDQ5LCJpcCI6IjU0LjkwLjE2Mi4xNCIsIm53IjoyMDcsInBjIjowLCJlYyI6MCwicHIiOjE2NjYsInJ0IjoxLCJzdCI6MCwiYmYiOnRydWUsInBuIjoiYXprcHJldmlldyIsInVyIjoiaHR0cDovL2FydHMudmN1LmVkdS9waG90b2ZpbG0vZmFjdWx0eS8iLCJyZSI6MX0&s=ygqb08gOAvjNxxcJdO7W-T65FZk&ref=hyperallergic.com) of artists and scholars, our students explore traditional and modern lens-based technology and processes while immersed in a broad spectrum of contemporary art. The [curriculum](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MjEyMTIsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjo0ODk3MDcsImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjayI6e30sImNyIjoxNzAyODMxLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjIwMjI4ODYsImZsIjoyNDIxMDQ5LCJpcCI6IjU0LjE2MC4yNTQuMTAzIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsImVjIjowLCJwciI6MTY2NiwicnQiOjEsInN0IjowLCJiZiI6dHJ1ZSwicG4iOiJhemtwcmV2aWV3IiwidXIiOiJodHRwOi8vYXJ0cy52Y3UuZWR1L3Bob3RvZmlsbS9tZmEvY291cnNlcy8iLCJyZSI6MX0&s=DwX0SPScmDYL44aNpLnAAy2Fc8U&ref=hyperallergic.com) is adaptable to each individual, allowing students to expand traditional and contemporary genres and processes, including performance, documentary and experimental filmmaking, sculpture and multi-media installation. Each student is provided a **private studio**, use of state-of-the-art audio, lighting, and camera technologies, and 24/7 access to digital/analog production studios and editing labs.

In addition, the Department of Photography + Film has a widely respected [visiting artist/scholar program](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MjEyMTIsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjo0ODk3MDcsImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjayI6e30sImNyIjoxNzAyODMyLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjIwMjI4ODgsImZsIjoyNDIxMDQ5LCJpcCI6IjUwLjE5LjE3OC4xOTQiLCJudyI6MjA3LCJwYyI6MCwiZWMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJwbiI6ImF6a3ByZXZpZXciLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly9hcnRzLnZjdS5lZHUvcGhvdG9maWxtL3Zpc2l0aW5nLWFydGlzdHMvZjE1LXMxNi1zY2hlZHVsZS8iLCJyZSI6MX0&s=5eEcnVq67aNgW2nP99kngBmB2DA&ref=hyperallergic.com), which fosters vibrant creative encounters that are a hallmark of our graduate curriculum and student experience.

[Application](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MjEyMTIsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjo0ODk3MDcsImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjayI6e30sImNyIjoxNzAyODMzLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjIwMjI4OTAsImZsIjoyNDIxMDQ5LCJpcCI6IjU0LjI0Mi4yNDAuMTEiLCJudyI6MjA3LCJwYyI6MCwiZWMiOjAsInByIjoxNjY2LCJydCI6MSwic3QiOjAsImJmIjp0cnVlLCJwbiI6ImF6a3ByZXZpZXciLCJ1ciI6Imh0dHA6Ly9hcnRzLnZjdS5lZHUvYWRtaXNzaW9ucy9ob3ctdG8tYXBwbHkvZ3JhZHVhdGUvIiwicmUiOjF9&s=j9eFpR7LIRINfw8T44Gf2rreKvI&ref=hyperallergic.com) deadline is January 15\. To learn more visit the department [website](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MjEyMTIsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjo0ODk3MDcsImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjayI6e30sImNyIjoxNzAyODIzLCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjIwMjI4NzgsImZsIjoyNDIxMDQ5LCJpcCI6IjU0LjE5Ni4xNjUuMTgxIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsImVjIjowLCJwciI6MTY2NiwicnQiOjEsInN0IjowLCJiZiI6dHJ1ZSwicG4iOiJhemtwcmV2aWV3IiwidXIiOiJodHRwOi8vYXJ0cy52Y3UuZWR1L3Bob3RvZmlsbS8iLCJyZSI6MX0&s=0koFCL3GxHAlZ-eOBv4JLa%5FaTNI&ref=hyperallergic.com), email [photofilm@vcu.edu](mailto:photofilm@vcu.edu), and follow VCU Photography + Film on [Instagram](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MjEyMTIsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjo0ODk3MDcsImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjayI6e30sImNyIjoxNzAyODM1LCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjIwMjI4OTUsImZsIjoyNDIxMDQ5LCJpcCI6IjU0LjIyMS4xNDEuMTk1IiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsImVjIjowLCJwciI6MTY2NiwicnQiOjEsInN0IjowLCJiZiI6dHJ1ZSwicG4iOiJhemtwcmV2aWV3IiwidXIiOiJodHRwczovL2luc3RhZ3JhbS5jb20vdmN1cGhvdG9maWxtLyIsInJlIjoxfQ&s=ze6XRt1Y0eeQqIwBkUReruTyIAY&ref=hyperallergic.com)/[Facebook](http://engine.nectarads.com/r?e=eyJhdiI6MjEyMTIsImF0IjoyMCwiYnQiOjAsImNtIjo0ODk3MDcsImNoIjoxOTMwLCJjayI6e30sImNyIjoxNzAyODM2LCJkbSI6NCwiZmMiOjIwMjI4OTcsImZsIjoyNDIxMDQ5LCJpcCI6IjU0LjE5Ni4xNjUuMTgxIiwibnciOjIwNywicGMiOjAsImVjIjowLCJwciI6MTY2NiwicnQiOjEsInN0IjowLCJiZiI6dHJ1ZSwicG4iOiJhemtwcmV2aWV3IiwidXIiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mYWNlYm9vay5jb20vZ3JvdXBzLzg1MjQ1MzY3MjMzLyIsInJlIjoxfQ&s=X8ZvkTNg809SkkdLH5ev-VpEZ0Y&ref=hyperallergic.com).  

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