MFA Cinematography

Advanced cinematography training focused on visual storytelling, camera craft and production-led practice in a professional studio environment.

Practice-First Training at Al Hisn Big Time Studios

Delivered inside Al Hisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh in strategic academic alignment with New York Film Academy (NYFA), MFA Cinematography places students on active professional soundstages from week one. Participants work with cinema-grade camera packages, lighting rigs, and post-production suites under the mentorship of international faculty.

Core Curriculum Modules

• CIN-142 — Digital Cinema Camera Systems & Optics: Hands-On Studio Practical
• CIN-242 — Studio Lighting Design & Grip Craft: Hands-On Studio Practical
• CIN-342 — Visual Composition & Color Grading Workflow: Craft Theory & Analysis

Program Specifications & Admissions

• Discipline Track: Cinematography
• Duration & Format: 18 months · 3 semesters
• Tuition Fee: $95,000 (SAR 356,250)
• Location: Al Hisn Big Time Studios, Makkah Road, Riyadh
• Entry Requirement: High-school diploma or equivalent (18+ years), passion for visual storytelling, and readiness for collaborative set work.

Core Curriculum & LMS Subjects

Students enrolled in this program complete hands-on studio modules and practical production assessments tracked directly inside the Ajyal LMS Portal:

Subject Code	Curriculum Module / Subject	Training Mode
CIN-142	Digital Cinema Camera Systems & Optics	Hands-On Studio Practical
CIN-242	Studio Lighting Design & Grip Craft	Hands-On Studio Practical
CIN-342	Visual Composition & Color Grading Workflow	Theory & Script Craft

Program Syllabus & Lesson Breakdown