<p>what's the great film school for undergrad student? I mean, besides, NYU and USC? or because of its cost and time, should i study film as a graduate student instead? or there's no big difference between university because i study as a undergrad student?
any advice, please? :)</p>
<p>oh, and thank you in advance:)</p>
<p>If you get a quality undergrad film education, you should not need a graduate program. If you study something else as an undergrad, or don’t get a full film education, you might need to study at the graduate level. Certainly NYU and USC are on the list, as are: Chapman, LMU, UT-Austin, Emerson, FSU (Florida State) and many others. Tell us what you are looking for an a little about yourself so we can give you more suggestions.</p>
<p>i’ve heard UNC-Wilmington has a really good film program too</p>
<p>my parents can afford me for BFA degree only, for MFA i have to pay by myself, so im thinking about NYU, film&TV production as a undergrad, and AFI for MFA degree, what do you think? i read the book and it suggested me that as a undergrad, i should take screenwriting program instead of directing or filmmaking because of its cost. i dont know, what do you think?</p>
<p>UNC Wilmington does have a film program, and it’s not competitive to get into. You just have to get admitted to the university and take a gateway intro class then declare film as your major; you don’t have to submit a portfolio for admission. </p>
<p>Interestingly, Wilmington is home to the largest film studio in the US outside of CA, Screen Gems, which was at one time owned by George Clooney. You can arrange to tour it when you visit the campus. They are known to have a giant tank for underwater filming. Also, this campus is walking distance to the beach! It’s like little slice of CA plunked down in NC. They have big teaching and nursing schools. Another thing they’re strong in is marine sciences.</p>
<p>My advice is to always study something else as an undergrad so you have a good liberal arts education to supplement your films with, and then get an MFA. However there are thousands of paths to take, and each person needs a different one. </p>
<p>I would say gambling on getting into both NYU and AFI is a risky decision; those are two of the most selective schools in the country. Apply to them for sure, but also include up and coming programs like Chapman, Loyola Marymount, Columbia Chicago, North Carolina School of the Arts, among others.</p>
<p>If you really are serious about this, you’ll take the time to go through a lot of the older posts on this forum. Embedded in these threads is an enormous amount of information on film schools and alternatives, advice and experiences. I might sound a bit cranky, but your own research (and this forum should be part of that) on schools will be the best use of your time in making such important decisions in your life.</p>
<p>wow, thank you all guys!!</p>