New York Film Schools and Colleges

Degree Programs: Film, Cinematography, Digital Video, Video Editing, Video Production, Special Effects, Animation...
Major Cities: Albany, Brentwood, Buffalo, Irondequoit, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, New York, Rochester, Schenectady, Syracuse, Tonawanda, Troy, Utica, West Seneca, Yonkers...
Zip Codes: 10001, 10014, 10029, 10094, 10154, 10161, 10173, 12202, 12211, 12226, 12243, 12288, 13201, 13218, 13252, 14201, 14212, 14223, 14260, 14276...

When thinking of art, one might immediately think of New York City and its world-renowned museums, or the countless movies and television shows filmed there, or the vibrant music scene, not to mention Broadway, Lincoln Center, Madison Avenue advertising agencies, or the numerous publishing companies headquartered there.

But New York's art scene extends well beyond the island of Manhattan, and jobs in the art industry are in demand all over the state. A graphic designer, for instance, can expect to see a 10.4% increase through 2012 in the number of job openings, while positions for fine artists are expected to increase by 11.8%.

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: With its location in downtown Manhattan in the SoHo/Tribeca area, students of The Art Institute of New York City are surrounded by one of the most diverse creative communities in the country. This location offers access to a variety of museums and galleries, theaters, performance halls and a renowned fashion scene, making inspiration undeniable. Request Information



About: Sanford Brown Schools have been providing quality career-oriented education for over 90 years. Our helpful and industry-experienced staff is dedicated to helping you gain the knowledge and skills you need to be successful. Sanford Brown Schools offer associate degree programs that match your interests, including: Business Administration, Visual Communications, Criminal Justice, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Office Administration, and more . . . Request Information



About: Introduction: The Department of Art and Art Professions is an interdisciplinary art community located in the heart of the New York art world. The department offers an undergraduate program in Studio Art (BFA) and graduate programs in Studio Art (MFA and MA); Art Education, Art Therapy, Visual Arts Administration, Visual Culture - Theory, and Visual Culture - Costume Studies. Global ArtSites in Berlin and Ghana, Art Abroad in New York, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Request Information



About: Our interdisciplinary M.A. program in Environmental Conservation Education prepares graduates for environmental careers in the field of education. The curriculum draws on theory and practice to help students understand the role of education in solving environmental problems. The 37-credit program includes courses in environmental education, environmental thought, politics, and science; electives; and an internship. Electives allow students to pursue their interests in environmental justice, curriculum design, teacher education, ecology, wildlife education, youth education, or sustainability. Required fieldwork provides a unique urban experience in environmental education. Students take advantage of affiliations with Steinhardt's Science Education program, NYU's Wagner School, and New York City's resources to evaluate, develop, or implement educational initiatives for children, youth, or adults, or undertake applied research in environmental education. Graduates work in government agencies, non-profits, law firms, cultural institutions, environmental organizations, and private and public schools. There are many career opportunities to explore through NYU's Wallerstein Collaborative. Request Information



About: As one of the nation's leading centers of undergraduate and graduate study in the performing and media arts, Tisch School of the Arts offers programs of study that incorporate state-of-the-art facilities; a collaboratively oriented community of award-winning faculty members; internship opportunities with established professionals; and the incomparable artistic and cultural resources of New York City. Whether you study at the Institute of Performing Arts or the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television, you will be encouraged to give full expression to your talents as you develop the skills necessary for a successful professional career. As a Tisch student, you have the opportunity and the privilege to follow in the footsteps of such illustrious Tisch alumni as Oliver Stone, Alec Baldwin, Spike Lee, Amy Heckerling, Ang Lee, George Wolfe, Tony Kushner, and Marcia Gay Harden¿men and women who have admirably succeeded in redefining the performing and media arts. Request Information



About: Tisch School of the Arts offers students from other colleges and universities a variety of opportunities to study with Tisch. Study abroad with Tisch during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Our partnerships with world-famous institutions and organizations offer students training not available in the United States. Programs in the performing, media, and visual arts are offered in Accra, Dublin, Florence, Johannesburg, London, Prague, Shanghai, and other exciting locations. Spring at Tisch offers undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds a concentrated semester in the arts paired with the opportunity to live in New York City; study acting, dramatic writing, filmmaking, photography and imaging, or the moving image in cinema studies. During the summer, Tisch offers a variety of performing and media arts courses as well as internships in New York City and an opportunity to study with professional dance companies through the Tisch Dance Summer Residency Festival. Students may take courses for college credit or earn a noncredit certificate in filmmaking or dramatic writing. Our summer international programs offer advanced-level training in various artistic disciplines. High school students may also study with Tisch in New York City, Dublin, or Paris during the summer. Request Information



About: As one of the nation's leading centers of undergraduate and graduate study in the performing and media arts, Tisch School of the Arts offers programs of study that incorporate state-of-the-art facilities; a collaboratively oriented community of award-winning faculty members; internship opportunities with established professionals; and the incomparable artistic and cultural resources of New York City. Whether you study at the Institute of Performing Arts or the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television, you will be encouraged to give full expression to your talents as you develop the skills necessary for a successful professional career. As a Tisch student, you have the opportunity and the privilege to follow in the footsteps of such illustrious Tisch alumni as Oliver Stone, Alec Baldwin, Spike Lee, Amy Heckerling, Ang Lee, George Wolfe, Tony Kushner, and Marcia Gay Harden-men and women who have admirably succeeded in redefining the performing and media arts. Request Information



About: New York is the center of film production, and the Academy is located in the heart of it all. Overlooking Union Square Park in Manhattan, our students are only a short walk, or train ride, from all of the diverse neighborhoods that make up New York City. Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, Tribecca, Harlem, Chinatown, and Times Square are just a sampling of the atmosphere that surrounds our students. With the car horns, neon lights, music, parks, and millions of people, New York is not only the setting for their films, but also evident in the lives of their characters. Request Information