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State University of New York Purchase College Bachelor in Film
State University of New York Purchase College

State University of New York Purchase College

Bachelor in Film

Purchase, USA

BA

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor in Film offers a comprehensive education in film theory, production, and critique. Students will explore various film styles and genres while gaining hands-on experience in filmmaking techniques. The program emphasizes creativity and technical skills, preparing graduates for the dynamic film industry.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in film production, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and film editing. Other opportunities include roles in film criticism, distribution, and advertising within the creative media sector.

It' professional film training, so expect to be immersed in all aspects of filmmaking on your way to becoming a skilled and well-informed filmmaker. Classes are small, so your film cohort becomes your system of support, collaboration, and critique. Your first year will be a crash course in production, editing, cinematography, storytelling, cinema studies, and acting.Your first year will be a crash course in production, editing, cinematography, storytelling, cinema studies, and acting.

Your first year will be a crash course in production, editing, cinematography, storytelling, cinema studies, and acting.

Then it' yearlong courses in documentary and narrative filmmaking. Further training in cinema studies classes devised for filmmakers will sharpen your critical thinking and writing skills.

You spend junior year focusing on either narrative, documentary, or experimental film production. You may then opt to specialize in cinematography or screenwriting if you’ve demonstrated exceptional talent in those areas.