What’s Happening Only At FTC
Welcome to the heartbeat of creativity on Long Island! Here, many opportunities are only available to 麻豆影院 students.听 Use this educational experience as your creative launchpad and differentiate yourself in the workplace. At 麻豆影院, your classroom goes beyond four walls鈥攊t鈥檚 a stage, a studio, a festival, and a professional playground. Discover the unique events and career-connected opportunities that are only for FTC students. Stand out in your educational journey and let us help you launch your future!
馃帧 LI72 鈥� The Long Island 72-Hour Film Festival
is presented by听麻豆影院. 麻豆影院 is a creative learning community that develops in students the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to pursue careers in the performing arts, media and communications, business and industry, and the teaching professions. To further the College鈥檚 mission, it strives to foster good relations with the local arts community. The 2026 LI72 Film Festival is open to High School students, hoping to encourage young filmmakers to get excited about the world of filmmaking in a multimedia world.
馃幎 Great South Bay Music Festival
Where Sound Meets Stagecraft
From July 23-26 at Shorefront Park, FTC is proud to sponsor the FTC Stage at one of Long Island鈥檚 premier live music events.
Only At FTC, students gain real-world experience at the Great South Bay Music Festival, working in audio, stage production, artist management, content creation, and event operations. Students from Music, Audio Recording Technology, Business, Film/Television, and Mass Communication programs help manage the FTC Stage and its performers throughout the four-day festival.
Featuring 55+ artists across four stages, the festival offers a firsthand look at how FTC students build professional experience before graduation. 馃幍
馃帐 Alive after Five Summer Concert Series 鈥� Production Crew Access
From the Classroom to the Control Booth
ALIVE AFTER FIVE returns this summer, bringing thousands to downtown Patchogue on July 2, July 16, July 30, and August 13.
Only At FTC, hands-on learning comes to life as Audio Recording, Music Business, and Media students manage sound, lighting, and stage operations outside the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Visit the FTC Admissions team and see our students gaining real-world experience in live entertainment and production.
The Long Island Media Arts Show听celebrates Long Island鈥檚 Creative Digital Visual Arts Students with an Educational Conference and Juried Exhibition on听Friday, March 27, 2026. The Conference invites Long Island High Schools to a unique experience that features Presentations, Workshops, and Demonstrations.
The 麻豆影院 Performing Arts Center听presents Student Films and Animations, while the听麻豆影院 Gallery听displays student Photography and 2D Digital Art Exhibits.
All updated info as to deadlines, submissions procedures, etc., can be found at听
馃帗馃殌 Level Up: Graduate Study at FTC听
Considering graduate school? 麻豆影院 offers advanced degrees built for creators, educators, musicians, and professionals who want to sharpen their skills and stand out in the industry. Our graduate programs blend academic depth with hands-on training, studio access, and real-world career preparation. Pursue a Master of Music (M.M.) in performance or music education.
Prepare to teach and lead classrooms with the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.). Advance toward the doctorate with targeted coursework through the Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) pathway. Elevate your studio and production expertise with the Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) in Sound Recording Technology.
Qualified music students may also benefit from the Graduate Music Studies Incentive (GMSI), which helps reduce tuition costs. Whether you鈥檙e aiming for the stage, the studio, or the classroom, 麻豆影院 equips you with the advanced training and credentials to make your next move with confidence. Explore graduate options and begin your journey today.
鈽赌锔� FTC Pre-College Summer Program
Only at FTC, high school students entering grades 10, 11, or 12 are invited to apply for the FTC Pre-College Summer Program (PC). 听This unique program offers students the opportunity to:
- 听Get an insider’s view into college life and learn valuable skills in Audio, Business, Broadcasting, Communication, Digital Arts, Multi-Media, Music, or Theatre Arts.
- 听11th & 12th graders can earn up to six college credits.
- Reasonable tuition & Classes start July 6, 2026
Summer comes around quickly. You can get started discovering your creative pathway on our beautiful suburban campus!
馃幐 TeachRock at FTC
Only At FTC, is this interesting and educational program by the TeachRock organization that promotes music education and performance. It was organized by many well-known musicians. Intended as a way to 鈥榞ive-back鈥�, the TeachRock team hosts regular educational seminars, workshops and opportunities for those in the field and in the classroom who can benefit from their expertise. TeachRock improves students’ lives by bringing the sound, stories, and science of music to all classrooms.
Launched by Stevie Van Zandt with the Founders Board of Bono, Jackson Browne, Martin Scorsese, and Bruce Springsteen, Teachrock.org has provided free, standards-aligned resources to help teachers, students, and families succeed for more than a decade.
Stay Tuned…
We鈥檙e just getting started. More events, guest speakers, showcases, and live performances happen year-round. Make FTC your stage, your studio, your launchpad.
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