Dear Networker, I need information about PhD and MFA degree. I am a Professor in The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul - Brazil. I undergraduated in Biology and graduated in Arts/Film. I have The Master of Arts degree with specialization in Film making. I Produced a 16mm documentary film on an environmental threat in a polluted city on brazilian coast. I would like to develop my knowledges on documentary film making on environmental issues. I need to study in an other country, there isn't a good course in Brazil. But my University and The CNpQ and CAPES -the brazilian agencies that fund the international studies- DO NOT ACCEPT MFA like a terminal degree. It is a nonsense!!! I would like to prove this to the agencies and my university. May be I can change it with your contribution. Please send your opinion and give some examples. Send it to my E-Mail or to the list. THANKS ! ****************************************************************************** HELIO AUGUSTO GODOY DE SOUZA BITNET: GODOY@BRUFMS FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MATO GROSSO DO SUL DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CAMPO GRANDE, BRAZIL , SOUTH AMERICA *******************************************************************************