Program
The Television and Film Arts bachelor of arts degree, unique to SUNY, combines coursework from the Communication, English, and Theater departments with nine TFA courses.
The degree gives students a solid foundation in the art of the story. Through interdisciplinary course work, students are introduced to a wide variety of storytelling media; oral, narrative fiction and memoir, play writing, narrative and documentary film, and television.
The typical Television and Film Arts major is:
- Creative
- Driven
- Passionate
- Goal-oriented
- Insightful
- Engaging
- Curious
The program's interdisciplinary nature ensures that students receive a broad-based curriculum preparing them for a variety of careers in the entertainment industry. An emphasis on hands-on training through internships and professional interaction facilities learning outcomes "in the field."
TFA majors will be prepared for a variety of careers in the entertainment industry, including:
- Screenwriter
- Director
- Producer
- Agent
- Manager
- Network / Studio Executive