The New School Film Program is a collaborative effort between The New School and the film industry to create a new model for educating filmmakers. The Film Program is an intensive two-year program in which students engage with the industry in a hands-on, mentored environment. Students complete their degree at The New School, and then enter into a paid internship program with one of our partner studios. We will also discuss the new school media studies faculty and the the new school graduate programs. Students are trained in both technical skills and critical analysis, allowing them to acquire a strong foundation in the art of filmmaking.

The New School Film Program is a three-year program that offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of film and media. Students in the program will be able to explore their interests in film, television, and digital media through coursework and hands-on experience.

The New School Film Program combines the resources of The New School’s College of Performing Arts with those of the College of Art and Design to create a unique curriculum that will allow students to develop their creative skills while learning about the history, theory and economics of cinema.

Students can choose from courses that cover topics such as screenwriting, editing, producing or directing; they will also engage with NYU Tisch School of the Arts’ renowned graduate programs in theatre studies and cinema studies.

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The New School Film Program

This program is perfect for…
Aspiring directors looking for a hands-on education to learn the art of making moviesSelf-taught filmmakers who want to build upon their skills with formal training and mentorshipEntertainment professionals looking for a career transition into directingIndividuals passionate about storytelling and independent filmmaking
What you can learn.
A comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process, including image composition and lighting, camera movements, editing, sound, budgeting, and schedulingResponsibilities of the director in relationship to pre-production, production, and post-productionHow to work with actors, and the directorial skills required for a successful artistic collaborationHow to combine key elements to communicate the themes, conflict, and story arcs that create compelling narrative for a visual mediumHow to prepare a film for shooting, such as script analysis, casting, camera blocking, planning the shot list, photographing the subtext, film grammar, visual composition, the role of music, and sound effects
directing
About this program.
With a focus on independent filmmaking, the Directing Certificate teaches the essential principles of the art and craft of directing. Our instructors mentor students in the role of story, directing actors, and the aesthetics of filmmaking, as well as the practical responsibilities of the director in relationship to key positions on a production. Using the student’s own equipment, directing workshops offer a comprehensive hands-on component. Beginning with simple exercises, students progress to directing an original short film that is screened for an invited audience.

What our students say about our certificates.

What our certificates have done for our students.
85%
feel a certificate helped them enhance their careers

1 in 4
received a salary increase after starting a certificate program

50%
switched careers after completing a certificate program

85%
recommend a certificate program to others

Source: UCLA Extension Certificate Graduates Survey
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Taking courses and workshops really forces you to go out and start making small projects, building your way up to bigger shorts. It motivates you to just make something with your iPhone or DSLR and put it together to show in your next class. It’s a really empowering feeling that you don’t necessarily need all the budget, equipment, and people in the world. You can make something to take in to get feedback on and build off of each project you make.
Kylie Eaton
Directing Certificate Student
Courses
Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required (11)
Elective (1)
Required Courses
The Art and Craft of Film Editing
FILM TV X 479.613
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Production Sound for Directors
FILM TV X 476.271
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
The Language of Filmmaking
FILM TV X 476.581
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement
FILM TV X 476.95
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Directing Workshop II: Storytelling
FILM TV X 476.95B
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
Directing Actors for the Screen
FILM TV X 475.44
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Advanced Filmmaking Workshop: Production and Post-Production
FILM TV X 476.12B
Typically Offered: Winter, Summer
Developing Your Short Film
FILM TV X 476.243
Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer
The Craft of the Director
FILM TV X 478.9
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television
FILM TV X 404
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Post-Production for Film and Television
FILM TV X 404A
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

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The new school tuition

An estimated tuition cost can be calculated by locating your degree level (e.g., undergraduate), type of degree (e.g., Bachelor of Arts), and college (e.g., Parsons School of Design). Your tuition charge may be a flat tuition rate or a per-credit rate, depending on your program and registration. Mandatory university and other fees charged by the university can be found in the University Fees section. Continuing and Professional Education costs can be found in the Continuing and Professional Education section. For more information about 2021-2022 tuition and fees, please visit the FAQ.

Important Information About Tuition & Fees Policy
Undergraduate
All Undergraduate Programs
Degree Program Full-Time Tuition (Per Semester) Full-Time Credit Range Per-Credit Tuition
AAS, BBA, BFA, BS (Parsons) $25,861 12-18 $1,743
BA, BS, BM (Lang, Mannes) $24,990 12-18 $1,743
BA/BFA (Lang/Jazz, Lang/Parsons) $24,990 12-21 $1,743
BFA (Drama, Jazz) $24,990 12-18 $1,743
BA, BFA, BS (SPE) N/A N/A $1,368
Parsons Paris $17,676 12-18 $1,199
The credit ranges identified in the Tuition and Fees chart refer only to the related charges as a result of registration and should not be considered recommendations. The expected course load a student needs to carry to make satisfactory progress is determined by individual departments and is based on degree requirements. Please refer to the academic catalogs or consult with your academic advisor for more information.

The Schools of Public Engagement (SPE) does not offer a flat-rate tuition; all students are assessed tuition on a per-credit basis.

Fees
Fees apply to all programs per term unless otherwise noted.

Fee Amount Frequency
BPATS Prior Learning Evaluation (SPE students only) $600 Per portfolio
Graduate
Schools of Public Engagement
Program Full-Time Tuition (Per Semester) Full-Time Credit Range Per-Credit Tuition Maintenance of Status
Documentary Media Studies Certificate $16,226 N/A N/A $100
MFA in Creative Writing $16,892 9-15 $1,810 $100
All Other Master’s & Post-graduate Programs N/A N/A $1,710 $100
PhD in Public and Urban Policy N/A N/A $1,710 $1,320
Auditing Fees

Fee Amount
Matriculated students $90 per credit

This fall, The New School Film Program will be accepting applications for its Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking program.

The New School is a top-notch film school with a proud history of producing innovative filmmakers. Alumni include Spike Lee, Darren Aronofsky, Terrence Malick, and more. Their curriculum was designed with the goal of preparing students for careers in both independent and studio filmmaking.

The program offers two paths to earning a degree: one can either complete a thesis film or go straight into production on an existing project. Students who choose the latter option will work with an experienced team of industry professionals who have worked on projects like The Sopranos, Inception, and The Dark Knight Rises.

The program offers courses ranging from Digital Video Production Techniques to Advanced Screenwriting: Script Analysis & Development. Students can also take advantage of access to industry professionals through guest lectures by experts in their field such as Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean), David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook), and Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth).