<p>Hello friends.I have a question about columbia's Film program.The do not have a production for undergrad right?On the website on the undergrad level says film studies, but on the FAQ there is a question that got the thinking." If I apply as a producer, will I be able to take the directing or screenwriting courses? If I apply as a director and decide I want to write screenplays, can I switch?</p>
<p>During the two years of full time study, students must fulfill requirements in all areas of concentration: Directing, Screenwriting, Producing, and History/Theory/Criticism. After the first year students are asked to choose one concentration. However, students may change their minds and switch concentrations after their second year"
Are they talking about Grad school??</p>
<p>No, it's referring to your second undergraduate year.</p>
<p>So, they do have production right?How hard would be to get admitted?I'm international student and have no film experience.Would they take into consideration that where i live we don't have film schools and that my highschool also doesn't offer anything related to film or theater?
Right now i'm a student at a small private college here in the USA.My gpa is 3.9 sophmore and my ACt ins't very impressive.
I know that NYU program is more for those who want to be independent filmmakers.What about Columbia?</p>
<p>Production is one of the possible concentrations in 'Film Studies'.</p>
<p>I'm not quite sure how NYU's program works but Columbia's is not really that complicated in the sense that it's just another major. You first get into Columbia College, do the Core curriculum and then pick "Film Studies" as your major. You don't have to have experience as a film-maker.</p>
<p>It's a very general program in the sense that you have minimal requirements
in all aspects of film, not just production. Screenwriting, directing, you do a bit of all. It's very theoretical though with a lot of it consisting of studying the culture of film, with a senior essay. Its certainly not a technical degree.</p>
<p>Knowing that, it's up to you to decide which would be better for you between NYU's (which i feel may be more specialized) and Columbia's more general one.</p>
<p>If you pick Columbia, you really won't have to worry about your concentration for quite a while (2 years after starting) and should focus on being a strong applicant to actually get into the school. It's certainly not the easiest part. That means strong ACT/SAT, great essays and recommendations, and involvement in ECs that interest you.</p>
<p>Hope this helps :)</p>