Programs of New York Film Academy

Documentary Filmmaking

New York , United States

The New York Film Academy is proud to offer a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree program in Documentary at our Los Angeles Campus. This two-year conservatory-based graduate program is designed to educate talented and committed prospective documentarians in a hands-on, total immersion, professional and supportive environment. The intensive curriculum challenges, inspires, and prepares candidates for professional work both as an independent documentary filmmaker and for the non-fiction film business.

$30,948 International

$30,948 Domestic

$23,292 Living cost

Film and Media Production

New York Film Academy

New York , United States

The New York Film Academy Master of Arts (MA) in Film & Media Production is a three semester accelerated graduate program. Designed to educate aspiring content creators, it is a hands-on, total immersion, professional course of study. Each student will create eight of their own film media projects in an array of formats and genres. They will work in collaboration on their classmates’ projects on at least 20 more. The capstone of the MA Film and Media Production program is a written thesis paper exploring the ideas and themes that are studied during the course of the entire program. MA students will have opportunities to develop and deepen their thesis papers in the second semester of their studies in Thesis Development class, under the expert guidance of NYFA’s professionally active faculty. Students will then progress to finalize their thesis work in the third semester, in Thesis Review.

$30,852 International

$30,852 Domestic

$23,292 Living cost

Filmmaking

New York Film Academy

New York , United States

Two-Year Conservatory students learn the fundamentals of visual and dramatic storytelling through the production of a series of short films in year one, as outlined in the One-Year Filmmaking Program. They then build on this foundation in the second year as they focus on feature filmmaking as well as music video and commercial production. Conservatory students receive over 2,000 hours of hands-on instruction and actual production experience. Students will complete the Two-Year program having made short films, music videos, commercials, and documentaries. Additionally, students choosing to do so can direct a feature film in a paid fifth semester.

$46,422 International

$46,422 Domestic

$23,292 Living cost

Filmmaking

New York Film Academy

New York , United States

Based on an academic year, the AFA filmmaking curriculum is divided into six semesters. During the first semester, AFA filmmaking students learn the art and technique of visual storytelling. Students will take courses such as Director's Craft, Hands-on Camera and Lighting, Writing, and Editing over the course of their first semester. Students will write, direct, and edit approximately 7 short films in their first semester working with both 16mm film camera systems as well as DSLR digital camera systems. All students will be trained to edit with AVID media composer software.

$30,948 International

$30,948 Domestic

$23,292 Living cost

Filmmaking

New York Film Academy

New York , United States

The Academy's 1-Year Filmmaking Program gives students the all-around filmmaking experience necessary to make their own films. The year is divided into two semesters with one to two weeks of vacation, depending on the start date.

$46,422 International

$46,422 Domestic

$23,292 Living cost

Filmmaking

New York Film Academy

New York , United States

Qualified candidates have the option of completing course work at the New York Film Academy in New York City in a one-year non-degree program and then applying their course work to be accepted for advanced standing in the MFA Film degree program. No previous experience is required for NYFA’s Filmmaking School; however, MFA Film candidates must work with self-discipline, energy, and mutual respect.

$30,943 International

$30,943 Domestic

$23,292 Living cost

Filmmaking

New York Film Academy

New York , United States

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Program in Filmmaking employs a total immersion approach to the subject, where students develop a powerful arsenal of skills in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, and producing. Students work in all formats from 16mm and HD to 35mm and RED Dragon as they write, direct, shoot, and edit their own films. A strong grounding in the liberal arts and sciences serves to inform students' work and give them a well-rounded undergraduate education.

$31,888 International

$31,888 Domestic

$23,292 Living cost

Game Design

New York Film Academy

New York , United States

The New York Film Academy’s Master of Fine Arts in Game Design is a four semester, conservatory based, full time graduate program. The curriculum is designed to give prospective video game designers and storytellers the tools they need to become creative leaders in their chosen sector of the game design industry. The New York Film Academy MFA in Game Design challenges, inspires, and perfects the talents of its student body in a unique creative setting.

$35,376 International

$35,376 Domestic

$23,292 Living cost

Game Design

New York Film Academy

New York , United States

Students who want to focus on their professional goals as game designers can earn an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Game Design at the New York Film Academy. In this 16-month, four-semester program, candidates get a full complement of game design and development training that includes exposure to Playcentric Design™, Agile development, programming for non-programmers, and storytelling studies. Just as important, the program incorporates NYFA’s Game Studio course each semester wherein students lead their own digital game studio with classmates and create a functioning digital game. Game Studio includes one-to-one mentorship from faculty, industry advisors, and a professional programmer who works with each student team.

$35,376 International

$35,376 Domestic

$23,292 Living cost

Game Design

New York Film Academy

New York , United States

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Game Design is an eight semester, conservatory-based, full-time study undergraduate program. The curriculum is designed to give prospective video game designers and storytellers all the tools they need to succeed in their chosen sector of the video game industry. The New York Film Academy Bachelor of Fine Arts in Game Design provides a creative setting in which to challenge, inspire, and perfect the talents of its student body.

$27,355 International

$27,354 Domestic

$23,292 Living cost