Welcome to the Communication Division and the Film and Television Department

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Film and Television at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº

Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Film & Television at Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº prepares students for careers in film, television, and digital media through a hands-on, production-centered approach.

From the first day of classes, students work with professional equipment and industry-standard workflows, gaining practical experience across all stages of production. The program emphasizes storytelling, technical skill, and collaboration, preparing students to bring creative ideas from concept to completion.

Students develop their voice as filmmakers while building the technical foundation needed to succeed in today’s evolving media landscape.

Mission of the Film and Television Program

The mission of the Film and Television Department is to provide experiential training in the art, science, and discipline of filmmaking through rigorous study, creative exploration, and collaborative production.

Students engage in direct, hands-on learning that emphasizes critical thinking, visual storytelling, technical proficiency, and professional practice. The program fosters creative independence, discipline, and the ability to work effectively in team-based production environments.

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Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Film & Television

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television is designed for students pursuing careers in directing, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, producing, and digital media production.

Through intensive, hands-on training, students move from concept to completion while developing both creative and technical skills. Collaborative production work prepares students for real-world filmmaking environments and builds a strong professional portfolio.

Graduates leave the program with the experience and confidence to contribute across a wide range of roles in the film and television industry.

Program Details

Students work in a fully equipped production environment designed to mirror professional industry settings.

  • Sound stage with lighting grid, cyclorama, and green screen
  • Set construction resources, props, and furniture

Cameras

  • RED Dragon
  • Blackmagic
  • Canon
  • Sony
  • Arriflex

Grip and Lighting

  • J.L. Fisher Dolly
  • DJI drones
  • Ronin stabilizers
  • Easyrig systems
  • Jimmy Jib
  • Matthews grip equipment
  • Arri, Aputure, Mole-Richardson, Kino Flo, Litepanel, and LED lighting systems

Audio

  • Professional field and studio recording equipment
  • Industry-standard microphones and mixing tools

Editing Lab

  • Macintosh workstations
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Unreal Engine
  • Magic Bullet Suite

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº is a certified Blackmagic Design training partner for DaVinci Resolve editing, color grading, and visual effects.

Graduates pursue careers in:

  • Directing
  • Cinematography
  • Editing
  • Producing
  • Screenwriting
  • Content Creation

In this video, you will learn about the industry-standard equipment and hands-on skills you will master in the Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Film & Television program.

Film Festivals

The FTC Communication Division Annual Luminaries

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Film & Television students showcase their work throughout the academic year in a variety of ways. One way is through their involvement in the Annual Luminaries, the College’s juried student film festival. While showcasing senior projects, this event enables Film students to collaborate and work in various capacities with their classmates. Also, students in the Interactive Media Arts program have the opportunity to participate in this event. They work on digital work that is both static and dynamic, 2D and 3D, including animation projects. The event draws a packed audience in the FTC Performing Arts Center and is always enjoyable!

The LI72 Film Festival

The LI72 Film Festival is a fast-paced 72-hour filmmaking competition where high school students are invited to write, shoot, and edit original films in just three days. The College undertook this initiative to share with the local community its expertise in inspiring, encouraging and educating young filmmakers about the world of cinematography. In doing so, students are exposed to the opportunities and wonders that are available in the entertainment industry.

These experiences give students the opportunity to present their work, collaborate under real production deadlines, and engage with the creative community.

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Student Work & Program Highlights

VIDEO: Senior Film Showcase 2022-24

VIDEO: Film Division Promo

Alumni Outcomes

Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Film & Television students gain real-world experience that leads directly into careers across the entertainment industry.

Students have completed internships with companies including Panavision, MTV, VH1, HBO, SONY, CNN, Fox News, Tribeca Film Center, and more.

Graduates have gone on to work on major productions and join professional organizations such as IATSE Local 600, contributing to television, film, and media production across New York and beyond.

Explore the Full Curriculum

For detailed course requirements, policies, and program structure, view the Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Catalog.

Your Path Starts Here

At Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº, Film & Television training goes beyond the classroom. Students become part of a creative production community where storytelling, collaboration, and hands-on experience come together to prepare the next generation of filmmakers.

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