To earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film & Video at SVA, students must complete 120 credits as follows: 72 credits in studio, 30 credits in humanities & sciences, 12 credits in art history, and 6 credits in open electives. FIRST YEAR
Everything that follows at SVA is based on what you learn in this foundation year. As well as being introduced to film history and screenwriting skills, right away you'll be given hands-on experience in preproduction, production and postproduction through intensive workshop classes. In each of the disciplines, from acting and writing to cinematography and editing, you’ll be required to demonstrate commitment and energy. SECOND YEAR
From the second year, you can choose to specialize in film, video, cinematography, editing, screenwriting or sound. Or you can remain a generalist. During this year, you’ll be introduced to the concept of collaboration as you work with other students in "production crews" on shared projects. You will also learn the essential elements of a well-crafted screenplay, techniques for working with actors, procedures for an orderly, well-planned production, and the structure and rhythm of editing. Sample Courses Cinematography
CFD-2010 Production Workshop I
CFD-2015 Production Workshop II
CFD-2060 Editing for Cinematographers
AHD-2068 Language of Film
AHD-2070 International Cinema
CFD-2070 Lighting and Cinematography I
CFD-2075 Lighting and Cinematography II
CFD-2080 Production Design
Directing
CFD-2010 Production Workshop I
CFD-2015 Production Workshop II
CFD-2017 Documentary Workshop I
CFD-2018 Documentary Workshop II
CFD-2020 Editing
CFD-2040 Directing I
CFD-2045 Directing II
CFD-2050 Sound Production
AHD-2068 Language of Film
AHD-2070 International Cinema
CFD-2120 Writers Workshop for the Short Film I
THIRD YEAR
Much of the first two years preparation is now brought to an advanced status through specialty classes, such as complex synch-sound projects or in-depth explorations of the actor/director relationship. Master classes conducted by prominent screenwriters, directors, cinematographers and editors are available to those who are highly motivated and qualified. We also encourage, and help you obtain, internships at film, television and video companies in New York City.
Sample Courses
Cinematography
CVD-3010 Advanced Film/Digital Production I
CVD-3015 Advanced Film/Digital Production II
CFD-3030 Advanced Lighting/Cinematography I
CFD-3035 Advanced Lighting/Cinematography II
AHD-3060 Masters of Light
CTD-3130 Film and Literature I
CTD-3135 Film and Literature II Directing
CVD-3010 Advanced Production Workshop I
CVD-3015 Advanced Production Workshop II
CFD-3060 Advanced Directing and Writing Workshop I
CFD-3065 Advanced Directing and Writing Workshop II
CFD-3070 Directing for the Stage I
CFD-3075 Directing for the Stage II
CTD-3130 Film and Literature I
CTD-3135 Film and Literature II
CFD-3326 Advanced Documentary Workshop I
CFD-3327 Advanced Documentary Workshop II
Editing
CVD-3050 AVID Editing
CVD-3060 Advanced AVID Editing
CTD-3130 Film and Literature I
CTD-3135 Film and Literature II
CFD-3180 Pro Tools II: Sound Design Screenwriting
CTD-3130 Film and Literature I
CTD-3135 Film and Literature II
CFD-3140 Advanced Screenwriting I
CFD-3145 Advanced Screenwriting II
CFD-3150 Adapting the Novel I
CFD-3155 Adapting the Novel II
CFD-3170 Writing the Television Series I
CFD-3175 Writing the Television Series II
CFD-3220 Writers Workshop for the Short Film II
FOURTH YEAR
This is your thesis year and you will choose a thesis advisor from the faculty or New York’s film community who will guide you from first concept through finished production. You will also learn the business side of the industry, working with an entertainment attorney to learn how to protect your ideas, understand contracts and negotiate rights, or with a public relations/marketing director to learn the art of promoting films, approaching producers and distributors, preparing for festivals, and marketing your talents to the film and television industry.
Sample Courses
Cinematography, Directing, Editing
CFD-4010 Career Strategies
CFD-4020 Film and Entertainment Law
CFD-4080 Film Thesis I
CFD-4085 Film Thesis II
Screenwriting
CFD-4020 Film and Entertainment Law
CFD-4040 Master Class in Screenwriting I
CFD-4045 Master Class in Screenwriting II
CFD-4090 Screenwriting Thesis I
CFD-4095 Screenwriting Thesis II
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