Overview

About the programme

As an undergrad of the Film program at School of Visual Arts, you can specialize in Directing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Editing or Sound. You can create a body of work that rivals most graduate schools. Our immersive program has many special features designed to educate you better and faster—like courses which are taught in collaboration by writers and directors, and an integrated curriculum which means you develop work in writing classes, fine-tune it with professional actors in directing, prepare and shoot it in production and edit in post-production.

All of our faculty do what they teach—actively contending in today’s high tech media marketplace. The relationships you form with your mentors now mean you are already connected to the film industry. When our teachers need to fill a slot on the set or in the studio—who better than the people they have trained themselves? Our students intern at the top production and post-production companies, among others, and are often working before they graduate.

Because your education isn’t just academic but hands-on right from the beginning, you learn early what you love and what you’re good at. You share your skills working on your classmates’ films. Bonds are formed during the intense days and nights of shooting that not only contribute to fine work during school but to career opportunities after graduation.

At SVA Film “independent” is not just a trendy pre-fix for “filmmaker.” It’s the creative DNA that makes SVA artists different. We’re not just about getting a job, but having a life. A life in which you can keep making the work you love.

Film and television are New York’s fastest growing industries—employing more than 100,000 workers. The reason for this explosive growth is the talent pool—New York is the place to find the right people with right skills. SVA has long contributed to the city’s artistic resources.

SVA gives you many advantages as a budding filmmaker. You’re in an atmosphere with a rich tradition of innovation and originality. You’re surrounded by the best image-makers in media. You’re part of the art and idea capital of the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Production Workshop

Documentary Workshop

Cinematography

Production Design

The Language of Film

International Cinema

Writing the Short Film

Directing for Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

SVA reviews applicants for admission on a rolling basis and for as long as space is available in our programs.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film Studies Drama View 967 other Bachelors in Film Studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application online

Application Fee

Statement Of Intent

Portfolio -15-20 images or a Film Reel/2-Part Film Essay

High School Transcripts

Declaration and Verification of Finances

Recommendation Letters

Tuition Fee

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International

51400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25700 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

51400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25700 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

51400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25700 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Film.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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