The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Filmmaking encourages and equips students to realize their artistic and career visions through observation, imagination, storytelling, and technical skills. As a Filmmaking major, you will learn about the art of the moving image through introductory and advanced level courses that teach film history, screenwriting, directing, production, sound recording, cinematography and film editing. Our intensive conservatory style program means that freshman begin making films their very first semester and continue to sharpen and refine their skills by producing original films every year. Senior-year students develop thesis level projects culminating in an industry calling card ready film. Coursework on the film business focuses the financing, marketing, and distribution of films so students are equipped to enter the industry. Small classes are taught by a faculty of professional filmmakers and artists who are skilled in up-to-the moment filmmaking practices and provide instruction on cutting edge industry-standard equipment and software. You will also have access to invaluable experiences through internship and cooperative education opportunities.
Filmmaking is about telling stories. And, visual storytelling is at the foundation of the BFA in Filmmaking at Montclair State University. Our intensive, conservatory-style progression of coursework gives our filmmaking majors a powerful foundation in the concepts of story. We know that everyone involved in the filmmaking process, be it the producer, director, cinematographer, production designer, gaffer or editor, must have a solid grasp of how to convey a powerful story.
Career Opportunities: Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Director of Photography, Production Designer, Editor.