<p>hey I was wondeirng if anyone knew any good, and respected colleges/universities that have a film major. I prefer that you not list any Ivy's since I know that applying there would be a waste of money :p</p>
<p>Thanks,
josh</p>
<p>Start here:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/701608-big-list-film-cinema-programs.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/701608-big-list-film-cinema-programs.html</a></p>
<p>Johns Hopkins Univ has a very reputable department and Wes Craven as an alum…</p>
<p>[JHU</a> | Film and Media Studies - Home](<a href=“http://sites.jhu.edu/film_media/index.html]JHU”>http://sites.jhu.edu/film_media/index.html)</p>
<p>When you say film major, do you mean cinema studies, or film production. They are different, and you might want to look at one set of schools for cinema studies (leaning about films, critiquing, etc…) vs wanting to learn to make films (cinematography, directing, etc…).</p>
<p>I agree maddenmd, many seem to make that mistake for some reason. Plus the major film programs start on the junior level unless want to obtain an AA in Film/TV Production which is recommended.</p>
<p>AA in F/TV Production Degree core class list consists of…</p>
<p>Intro to Film
Intro to Media
History of Film (early or modern)
plus…
Screenwriting I
Directing I
F/TV Production I (single camera technique)
Studio Production I (multi-camera technique)
Audio Production I
Lighting/Cinematography I</p>
<p>plus 3 -5 electives</p>
<p>then you do the same thing over again (just like everyone at UCLA’s Film Production does junior year then you can do whatever you want senior year!)</p>
<p>Screenwriting II
Directing II
F/TV Production II (single camera technique)
Studio Production II (multi-camera technique)
Audio Production II
Lighting/Cinematography II</p>
<p>plus a history or genre class typically</p>
<p>oh yeah and Non-Linear Editing I and II as well…that is a core F/TV Production program no matter what fancy particular college course name they use. The good schools will make you take 16 mm I and II before transfer which actually helps transfers. I pay about 200 in fees with a BOG but its about 2 grand a year for out of staters for a 2 year Junior College. Official California Residency is a year and a day then state tuition drops to about $16 a quarter or $26 a semester unit.</p>
<p>what about schools with more avant-garde oriented and less tv/film industry typre programs? i did the precollege program at sfai this previous summer, and i took the experimental film course there. i really liked it, and i’ve heard great things about their regular film program. i plan on applying there, but i was curious if there were other art schools similar to that.</p>
<p>Experimental Film Production and History of Experimental Film tend to be electives over core or secondary courses. It sounds like you are more interested in film or media studies. What part of the US do you want to live?</p>
<p>california, but chicago would be nice. i’m a senior right now, and i’m just starting the application process</p>
<p>In Chicago–Depaul U has a good Digital Cinema program. Also,
Columbia in downtown Chicago</p>
<p>I’ve tried to help people out here but seem to be getting crap for it from some who’d rather argue then share information.
If you want FILM /TV PRODUCTION then I would look in SBCC’s program. SBCC is right on the beach in DT SB and is a great school with a great program. The overall student body is chill, the weather is beautiful, and the waves are killa for rippin.
I don’t know much about DePauls Digital Media program since am a ol school film cat. I did hang around Columbia U and liked their student body and location as well I must admit. They always paid and treated me well to help them cut and edit their full length film and soundtrack in the cage. I really love the people and city of Chicago but just reside in California because love to surf and not a fan of cold winters. Realize, that California is quite expensive so what one saves in tuition one makes up for relatively speaking in cost of living.</p>
<p>what about art schools with good film programs? i want to major in film, but i still want to be able to work across genres, and i know i want to go to an art specific school, and not a lac with just an art or film dept.</p>
<p>Well the art institutes are good overall, just a bit pricey for what they offer IMO. I’m not sure what you mean by working across genres.
There is money and more potential jobs in set design for a more traditional art as well as in animation for the more modern digital art than film production or studies if that gives you some idea.</p>
<p>across genres meaning i want to still work with painting, photography, performance/installation. in all honesty, i’m really not interested in making money. i guess i should say i want a school that can give me what i need after the four or six years of schooling to make it more or less on my own as a career artist.</p>
<p>Sounds like you should look at SAIC.</p>
<p>Okay dennisman, since you mentioned sfai, then I’m guessing you live in the bay area. If that is the case and you are close to Fremont or have access to a car you want to go and check out Ohlone College. They have a huge TV/Radio/Audio/Film Production and Broadcasting program with many degree and certificate paths. What they also provide is Stage Craft and Live Event Management certificates and degrees plus have an AA Degree of Entertainment Design and Technology which sounds like a good match for you.</p>
<p>The core is as follows:
MAJOR FIELD
ART-104A 2D Design OR
3 ID-155A Architectural Drafting for Interior Design (3)
CS-101 Introduction to Computers and Information Technology 3
TD-100 Survey of the Arts 3
TD-150 Technical Theatre 3
TD-152 Introduction to Lighting 3
TD-170 Survey of Entertainment Design 3 18</p>
<p>There are 5 option paths that may interest you but realize there are like 30 different options total and this is only one example. What you can and should learn to be a successful artist to work in TV/Film/Theater/concerts/sports/events is available and should provide you leeway in experimenting as well. To be taken seriously as a working performance/installation artist is provided and you should/will take is welding and woodworking classes. You can/should also take rigging, moving lights, set design,scenic painting/matting, photographic arts. etc.
Here is an example of Option 1:
OPTION 1: STAGE CRAFT
BRDC-142 Live TV Studio Production OR 3
TD-180 Make a Movie (3)
CS-152 Data Communications 2
TD-153 Scenic Painting 3
TD-161-164 Stagecraft Lab (Theatre, Television, Dance) 1-4
TD-171 3D Entertainment Design for Lighting 3
TD-178 Fundamentals of Rigging 2
TD-195A1-A3 Internship 1-3 Welding Competency* *** 15-20 *The welding competency requirement may be met by successful completion (with a grade of C or better) of a welding course at any accredited institution (such as Welding Technology at Chabot College or Mission Valley Regional Occupational Program) or by obtaining a Certificate of Accomplishment from a certified professional program </p>
<p>Very cool classes for a very cool career path for you to start your way towards being a highly skilled working artist that could lead to TV/film/Theater AND Museum Technician and Exhibitionist jobs that pay quite well. Many cities (including SF, LA, Oakland etc) and museums hire such people to create/paint and set up large exhibitions. To get such jobs over overpaid non working non producing artists who flocked to management they do require woodworking and welding which are very sought after working artisan skills that can also be applied to other well paying jobs. You would be treated well and treated as an independent artisan that would also have responsibilities of budgeting, planning, and ordering as well which you would learn in live stage/event management. As you grow these types of jobs could lead to large events and/or tv/movie/concert/sports/theater gigs. Including IGETC, it would realistically take about 4 years to earn an AA degree plus a few certificates. Even though its a CCC you would come out ahead of even a large majority of people going to art institutes and state schools. It would cost barely anything and could quite easily earn at least a grand a week on average with such a degree plus specialized certifications. Always put your craft and passion ahead of distractions, idleness, and vain pursuits and you would most likely be content and comfortable going down this sort of eclectic but practical career path.</p>
<p>Here is an example of just a basic contract artist job in SF:</p>
<p>Theater Stage Designer Project</p>
<p>Unique Travel Retail Shop requires stage design/construction maverick
to build eye catching displays showcasing our various traveldestination
elements.</p>
<p>We are looking for a one stop shop where acreative professional will find
unique ways to use easily available materials (preferably recycled) to
virtually transport our customers so thatthey can get a glimpse of our unique
travel experience while educating the guest. Our projects could include
museum like displays in forest settings.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate should have a strong background in stagecraft</p>
<p>dennisman said:
“across genres meaning i want to still work with painting, photography, performance/installation. in all honesty, i’m really not interested in making money. i guess i should say i want a school that can give me what i need after the four or six years of schooling to make it more or less on my own as a career artist.”
“california, but chicago would be nice”</p>
<p>see:
[Film</a>, video, new media and animation : SAIC - School of the Art Institute of Chicago](<a href=“http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/fvnm/index.html]Film”>http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/fvnm/index.html)
[Performance</a> : SAIC - School of the Art Institute of Chicago](<a href=“http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/perf/index.html]Performance”>http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/perf/index.html)
[Painting</a> and drawing : SAIC - School of the Art Institute of Chicago](<a href=“http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/ptdw/index.html]Painting”>http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/ptdw/index.html)
[Photography</a> : SAIC - School of the Art Institute of Chicago](<a href=“http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/photo/index.html]Photography”>http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/photo/index.html)
[Contemporary</a> Practices (for undergraduate students only) : SAIC - School of the Art Institute of Chicago](<a href=“http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/fyp/index.html#overview]Contemporary”>http://www.saic.edu/degrees_resources/departments/fyp/index.html#overview)</p>
<p>“SAIC is distinct in the way that it provides graduate, post-baccalaureate, and undergraduate students a multidisciplinary curriculum and the necessary freedom to develop as artists, designers, and scholars. At the same time, we strive for a level of rigor, investigation, and cultural relevance that makes SAIC truly special. Our students translate the most complex ideas into tangible formspaintings, sculptures, films, performances, books, installations, inventions, buildings, community projects, and, more often than not, a combination of the above. Few schools in the U.S. provide such a broad range of possibilities.”</p>
<p>Check out Cal Arts too.</p>
<p>Even if this person is not hip on the idea of woodworking and welding that is what will make him stand out and become a well paid and SKILLED production artist. He is not going to get that at Cal Arts besides going in debt and come out actually making less money with less practical skills. If he is adverse to physical and/or hands on creative labor gigs then I’d recommend going to Cal Arts. Then he could pay lots of money to do experimental animation if decides he likes sitting behind a computer because that is primarily what they do at many art schools now in a lot of fields. He would not be able to dabble in classes that would benefit him like Interior Design, Painting, Sketching/Drawing, Photography, 3D Design, Sculpting nor Rigging, Sound, Moving Lights, Stage Design, Film or TV studio, or Live/Event Management. He might be able to take one or two but really needs ALL of these classes from what he has expressed to me.</p>