Rockport College offers a one-year Professional Certificate program and a Master of Fine Arts Degree program. Areas of major study include photography, filmmaking and video and new media. In conjunction with The Maine Photographic Workshops and the International Film & Television Workshops, Rockport College offers a variety of short and long-term courses, one-week workshops and master classes for anyone working, or about to work, within the field of communication arts. On this website you will find courses and programs for undergraduate and graduate students, professionals and amateurs. If you are an artist or communications specialist in film & video or photography - someone who loves to make pictures and tell stories, Rockport College offers a program or courses for you. Here is a quick look at the various programs. Detailed information on each is contained within this site and in supplemental literature.

Undergraduate college students enrolled in other institutions may attend a 15-week fall term at Rockport College and receive a full semester's credit. A Semester-in-Residence is an opportunity to become totally immersed in the development of one's craft and personal vision, making use of the college's production facilities and faculty. Semester-in-Residence programs are available in Film & Video and Photography. Each semester contains up to 18 credit hours of work that may be transferable to the home institution. Interested students should consult their Regsitrar's office to determine the possibility of credit transfers.

Rockport College offers professional career programs in Photography and Filmmaking. These one-year foundation programs encompass two 15-week terms: Fall and Spring, and result in a Professional Certificate. These programs are practical alternatives to a Masters Program, or may be used to prepare a candidate for an MFA program, at Rockport College or elsewhere.

Rockport College offers a self-designed, low residency Master of Fine Arts Degree Program, with majors in Photography and Film & Video. Film & Video majors select a concentration in writing/directing, cinematography or editing. This program is for career professionals who want to master their craft, complete their academic studies, and work within a structured community of peers while pursuing a major body of personal work. The Masters Program provides a stimulating, supportive and structured environment in which to work and grow artistically and professionally.

Applicants may elect to work on campus in a residency, off-campus, or utilize a combination of residencies and self-directed, mentor-supervised work at home.

Rockport College is closely associated with The Maine Photographic Workshops and the International Film & Television Workshops, world renowned for providing professional, creative and artistic development. The Workshops offers more than 250 one-week workshops and Master Classes, led by some of today's most respected imagemakers; Academy Award and Emmy-winning directors, cinematographers, writers, producers, actors, editors and prominent photographers. There are courses for people just beginning to use a camera, as well as courses for experienced professionals. The schedule includes courses in technology, personal vision, career development and creativity, as well as courses to help professionals advance along their career paths. Separate catalogues are available for the asking.


The Workshops offers two-week workshops throughout the summer for high school students in the areas of photography, film, acting, storytelling, screenwriting and editing. You can get more information by going to www.highschoolartists.com.


Web Site Tour

Log on to our various web sites to explore more about each program.

www.RockportCollege.edu
www.TheWorkshops.com

www.FilmWorkshops.com
www.DigitalWorkshops.com
www.HighSchoolArtists.com





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