Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television

Long Island University - Brooklyn

The LIU Brooklyn BFA Film & Television is a comprehensive degree that helps students prepare for careers in the film and visual effects industries. The program takes a hands-on approach that enables students to become involved in production projects spanning multiple genres. Starting in their first semester, students enrolled in the program will work with state-of-the-art equipment, hardware and software, and be mentored by industry professionals. The BFA combines 36 credits in foundational and theory courses, providing students with a practical understanding of the history, technology, and aesthetics undergirding the film and visual effects industries. Class instruction will be strengthened and supported by immersion into the creative process allowing students to work on film projects each semester. In the 5th and 6th semesters, students begin taking Filmmaking Studio (A, B, C, D). This sequence is designed as 12 credits of pure production. In addition, each student must take 21 credits of specialized electives to develop a particular area of skill in the areas of directing, cinematography, screenwriting, producing, editing and/or visual effects. Before students graduate, they will also complete at least one internship assignment at one of the many media companies, post-production companies or sound stages in the NYC area. In their final year students, will create their thesis project, (total of 6 credits) developed in conjunction with a mentor/advisor. This thesis project will be exhibited as part of their thesis review in their final semester.

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