<p>Hey guys so I am applying for college soon (I am a junior and I feel the pressure T_T) and I was wondering what are some really good colleges you would recommend that have the majors/somewhat similar majors to Video Production, Digital Media, etc. For my list I currently have Carnegie Mellon as one of my most preferred schools and then also New York University as one. Would you guys have any other recommendations? Thanks a bunch!</p>
<p>In California, Chapman University/ Dodge College of Film and Media Arts has new major in Digital Arts.</p>
<p>Also read some old threads, then start your own in the CC section on specialty majors, under Visual Arts and Film Majors (To find, click on "Discussion Home" top left of this page, then scroll down below all the named universities, under "College Majors" )</p>
<p>Thank you so much. Sorry I didn't realize that there was a College Majors section T_T... I just recently discovered this site and I wanted to immediately jump into starting my college search, etc. Thanks a lot.</p>
<p>VideoPro,</p>
<p>What is it that you'd like to do for a career? Producer? Director? Cameraman? Something in post? Engineering?</p>
<p>Not all schools are created equally so it will be easier to give you recommendations if we know precisely what it is you hope to learn. :)</p>
<p>It's actually quite hard for me to decide my career but I guess video editor is good as a starting point. I could also be a cameraman. Director and Producer is a little iffy and would most likely have to decided when I get more education to decide that. Something along the lines of those would be really good. Thanks so much!</p>
<p>I'm thinking NYU Tisch? lol Aren't ppl like, Ang Lee, etc from there?</p>
<p>Just returned from an intro day to the programs at DePaul University CDM (Computing and Digital Media). Amazing array of courses and options, very high level of technical training as well as traditional liberal arts studies. I highly recommend contacting them to have a look.</p>
<p>VideoPro,</p>
<p>Just so you're aware, first, no University degree in Film/TV will "get" you a job. The professional industry works primarily on networking... it's all about who you know and who knows you and what you can do.</p>
<p>So, you can go to school to learn how to edit and shoot and produce, but the chances of being hired as any of things based on your schooling alone is highly unlikely.</p>
<p>That said, as you look toward a school to go to, an important thing to look for are additional opportunities off-campus where you can intern or volunteer or actually freelance (for $$) on real productions in the real world. Some schools actually are affiliated with real television stations (often PBS affiliates) and they have agreements that allow students to work and learn. This gives students the opportunities to learn how to use real world equipment and the station gets a lot of inexpensive help.</p>
<p>While the world of filmmaking is highly specialized, in that you would choose only one job and pursue that, the video/broadcast world mostly demands that you are multi-skilled. A Producer and/or Director often starts as an Editor or has been a Videographer. Many Videographers have edited before. Even if you aren't editing for a living, the more experience you have cutting footage, the better Cameraman and Producer and Director you'll ultimately be. Why? Because Editors can only use the footage that is shot in the field so if you have more awareness of what works and what doesn't, what you need and what you don't, then you'll have a better production all around.</p>
<p>I'd urge that BEFORE you choose a school, you go out to the professional world and ask real professionals who live and work near you if you can observe them. Most people in this business are very understanding and do not mind helping those who aspire to be here too. Don't be shy. Find a few production companies that do commercial and/or corporate productions and call. Tell the person on the line who you are, that you're just trying to figure out what it is you hope to do for a living and that you would like to see how it all works as you decide which school to go to. You'll not only get real world experience, but those you talk to will be full of very practical advice that you'll take with you through life.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>