MFA Directing

A multi-semester MFA directing pathway covering story, performance direction, production leadership and finished-film outcomes.

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 Directing 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

• DIR-141 — Scene Directing & Actor Blocking: Hands-On Studio Practical
• DIR-241 — Camera Coverage & Visual Storytelling: Hands-On Studio Practical
• DIR-341 — Studio Production & Short Film Shoot: Craft Theory & Analysis

Program Specifications & Admissions

• Discipline Track: Directing
• Duration & Format: 2.5 years · 5 semesters
• Tuition Fee: $60,000 (SAR 225,000)
• 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
DIR-141	Scene Directing & Actor Blocking	Hands-On Studio Practical
DIR-241	Camera Coverage & Visual Storytelling	Hands-On Studio Practical
DIR-341	Studio Production & Short Film Shoot	Theory & Script Craft

Program Syllabus & Lesson Breakdown