Documentary Studies
Documentary practices have been an integral part of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture since its founding. Students who want to study documentary storytelling can do so in both the MA Documentary Track and the MFA in Documentary Expression programs.
Documentary Showcase
Our Documentary Showcase celebrates the work of undergraduate and graduate students of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. This end-of-semester event brings the many mediums that we use to tell stories – audio, still photography, and film – together for moments of reflection and connection.
FIND PREVIOUS SHOWCASES HERE:
Fall 2024 Documentary Showcase
Spring 2024 Documentary Showcase
Fall 2023 Documentary Showcase
Spring 2023 Documentary Showcase
Fall 2022 Documentary Showcase
Spring 2022 Documentary Showcase
Fall 2021 Documentary Showcase
Spring 2021 Documentary Showcase
Fall 2020 Documentary Showcase
JOIN US!
Students can apply through the University of Mississippi Graduate School website. The application deadline is February 1 for priority funding. Contact MFA Graduate Coordinator Melanie Ho with questions.
A completed application includes the following:
- completed electronic application through the UM Graduate School;
- transcripts from all previous institutions attended, sent directly from the institution to the UM Graduate School;
- two letters of recommendation;
- a writing sample;
- a portfolio that includes any previous documentary work the applicant would like to share with the admissions committee;
- and a 500-word statement of purpose that articulates why joining the program is the next and best step for the applicant.
- The personal statement should address the following questions: “Why is a degree in Documentary Expression from the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi the best next move for you? How will this degree program help you to achieve your personal and professional goals? What specifically appeals to you about the program?” We encourage applicants to briefly outline or describe a potential project.
*We do not require the GRE for admission into the MFA program.