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Read full review“The major requires a lot of time management skills, and being on sets could be a huge hit or miss. But working with very cool people is really rewarding, and my peers are very talented so being around them is a huge inspiration.”
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What you will study and do
Film and Television explores the creative, technical, and critical aspects of producing and studying film, television, and visual media. Students study areas such as screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and production while developing an understanding of media history and criticism, often through hands-on production projects.
Covers the fundamentals of shooting and producing narrative media.
Develops skills in writing scripts for film and television.
Studies visual composition, lighting, and camera technique.
Covers the technical and narrative principles of editing film and video.
Surveys the development of film and television as art forms and industries.
Team-based capstone producing an original short film or television project.
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Film at NYU puts a lot of weight behind teamwork; the admins constantly emphasize how good filmmaking requires good communication, and that your peers are allies, not competition. Film is an opportunity to work with some of the most creative people in the world. It is also a chance to meet some of the most difficult people in the world. In any case, you will find yourself in a creative capital, surrounded by inspiration, like-minded individuals, and highly acclaimed professors willing to get your foot in the door!
Many enter Film with imposter syndrome. You will quickly learn that there is a place for everyone. Some people will exceed your expectations, while others will have you wondering how they even got in. But the admissions board saw a unique spark in everyone, and that includes you! Additionally, Film at NYU pays attention to directing actors from an actors‘ perspective, something I think is quite valuable and rare for a film school.
What have you most enjoyed about studying Film and Television? A class or project is a good place to start.
Networking with future business partners and learning to use industry standard equipment right from the start of freshman year.
The major requires a lot of time management skills, and being on sets could be a huge hit or miss. But working with very cool people is really rewarding, and my peers are very talented so being around them is a huge inspiration.
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