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Rutgers University - New Brunswick Mason Gross School of the Arts BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - FILMMAKING
Rutgers University - New Brunswick Mason Gross School of the Arts

Rutgers University - New Brunswick Mason Gross School of the Arts

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - FILMMAKING

New Brunswick, USA

BA

English

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Filmmaking offers students a comprehensive education in the art and craft of film production. This program focuses on the practical aspects of filmmaking, including directing, cinematography, screenwriting, and editing. Students will gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment while developing their unique creative voices. The program encourages collaboration and innovation, preparing graduates for effective storytelling in various formats.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates typically pursue careers in diverse roles such as filmmaker, director, producer, cinematographer, or screenwriter. Opportunities may include work in film, television, video production, and digital media. The skills gained can also lead to positions in editing, sound design, and other technical areas within the industry.

The Rutgers Filmmaking Center offers a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degree in filmmaking, an innovative program with individualized training in fiction and documentary film production taught by industry professionals. The interdisciplinary model is designed to establish marketable skills in the emerging field of digital communication blended with a wide array of liberal arts electives.

Students become technically astute filmmakers who are also intellectually informed artists. They are trained in all aspects of their craft in both fiction and documentary production by working with professional filmmakers with a track record of producing award-winning feature and short documentaries that reach broad audiences.