Massachusetts Film Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs: Film, Cinematography, Digital Video, Video Editing, Video Production, Special Effects, Animation...
Major Cities: Boston, Brockton, Brookline, Cambridge, Chicopee, Fall River, Lowell, Lynn, New Bedford, Newton, Quincy, Springfield, Taunton, Waltham, Worcester...
ZIP Codes: 01001, 01012, 01038, 01093, 01337, 01464, 01210, 01705, 01807, 02051, 02111, 02149, 02203, 02367, 02675...

Massachusetts has always been a state of independent thinkers. Plymouth was settled by the Puritans (escaping religious persecution in Britain), and it was the site of the famous Boston Tea Party that set off the American Revolution. It is claimed that basketball and volleyball originated here. Massachusetts also has a long history of providing quality education (Ivy League and otherwise). Art students have a large number and variety of institutions to choose from.

Here is a sample of average (mean) annual wages for various art-related disciplines in 2004: art directors, $71,050; fine artists, $25,590; animators and multimedia artists; $61,690; floral designer, $27,050; and producers and directors, $57,760.

National Programs: The following schools are accepting students from across the country.

New York Film Academy

New York Film Academy

Master's | Associate's | Short-term programs

Learn how to write, shoot, direct and edit your own films during an intensive degree program a the New York Film Academy, named the best hands-on film school in the world by top filmmakers. Students have the opportunity of studying at NYFA schools all around the world, including New York City, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Abu Dhabi and more! Learn more »





About: The New England Institute of Art is located in the heart of the Boston area, the home to more colleges and universities than any other city in North America. Accessible by public transportation, you'll be able to take advantage of all that the area offers. From museums to sporting events, theater and a top-10 media market, the opportunities to experience college life are yours. Request Information



About: The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University is the academic leader in offering extensive, practical, hands-on, career oriented education and training in the rapidly emerging digital arts fields. With digitization, imaging arts are undergoing unprecedented change, with technical advances coming at internet speed. Whether you are a novice choosing a new and exciting career or a seasoned professional in search of enhancing your skills, we are dedicated to providing you the best, most up-to-date education available, designed to meet your needs, while you continually exceed your potential. Request Information



About: Harvard University is over 365 years old. It was founded shortly after the pilgrims arrived and has educated six presidents of the United States and over 60 Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners. Our students enjoy working in this wonderfully creative atmosphere with national landmarks, sculptures, and courtyards constantly contributing to the experience. This gorgeous campus provides numerous places for students to work, study, or just relax. Request Information



About: Founded in 1912, The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University is a professional college of art within a larger university that combines studio-intensive training with a liberal arts education. Students benefit from the vast resources of Boston and our association with a larger institution, while learning within an intimate supportive community of professional artists. With a 10:1 student/faculty ratio and studio classes that are small and intimate, students get personal attention and an emphasis on self-exploration and the development of an individual style. AIB's challenging course work and supportive environment balances personal artistic expression with practical career goals. Students are prepared for careers with exposure to the most current trends and technology in their fields, and internships and freelance opportunities that provide them with professional connections for career opportunities after graduation. Request Information