Cinematography And Film Program

The cinematography and film program at SUNY at Purchase College prepares students for careers as visual communicators on a professional video production team or independent filmmaker and multimedia producer. The program focuses on communication of dramatic information, ideas, moods, and feelings through film and video. Program courses include: theory, technology and equipment operation, production, directing, editing, cinematographic art, audio, techniques for specific types of film/video, computer recording/enhancement applications, special effects, and planning and management of operations. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer cinematography and film program.

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SUNY at Purchase College

Also known as Purchase College

44 Pierrepont Ave, Potsdam, NY

SUNY at Purchase College, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Purchase, New York, the campus resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. Approximately four thousand students are enrolled per year at SUNY at Purchase College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 21 to 26 on the ACT or 1480 to 1800 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for admission. This school admits roughly 30 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, nearly 26 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $7,800. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students can take a look at the school's www.purchase.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Cinematography And Film Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY at Purchase College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Producers

Description

Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, producers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.1% from 2014 to 2024

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture

Description

Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, camera operators, television, video, and motion picture employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).