Live Action and Short Film - School of Visual Arts

Live Action and Short Film from School of Visual Arts is a Campus Master Film degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Program Overview The short film dates back to 1910, when theaters screened short subject films before feature-length movies. In fact, the form was so well received that many studios had outlets that exclusively toiled with these one-reel films. But by the 1930s, with the advent of the double feature, and the rising popularity of a new media, television, the production of short films ceased to be a commercially viable operation for studios. Today, short films are almost exclusively independent endeavors. The widespread use of digital media and editing equipment has made the genre an economical and accessible way for filmmakers to articulate and experiment with ideas that might otherwise be deemed too challenging or untenable. In fact, many established and successful directors, including George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese, first began by making short films. Indeed, the MPS Live Action Short Film program at the School of Visual Arts recognizes the importance of the short film as a vehicle for the emerging filmmaker. We view the medium as integral to the existence of an evolving, stimulating, and relevant film industry. This 10 month, 36 credit program spotlights the individual student?s personal journey and creation of an independent short film, from pre to post-production. Working directly with some of the most pertinent and noteworthy industry players, including writers, casting agents, directors, assistant directors and editors, students cultivate original ideas for inventive films that communicate a narrative in an aesthetically interesting and innovative manner. Under the direction of highly trained professionals, whose role is to both guide and challenge their students, students are given opportunities for hands-on experience in every aspect of short filmmaking: from the conception of an idea, to the creation of a shooting script, to casting, budgeting, directing, filming, editing, and marketing the final product. The program ultimately culminates in a competitive, thesis-based short-film festival, hosted by SVA at their West 23rd Street theater. The MPS Live Action Short Film program celebrates the truly independent art of filmmaking, honoring first-time filmmakers, instructing them about the history of short film, and outfitting them with the creative, technical, and critical tools needed to impart their artistic visions. MPS DEGREE The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree is an accredited graduate degree designed for professionals who seek a rigorous program to advance and sharpen specific skills with emphasis on real-world application and solutions. An MPS degree is ideal for working professionals to develop marketable skills to meet evolving career demands and expand promotional opportunities. The MPS Live Action Short Film program is ideal for creative professionals with an interest in filmmaking and a passion for films, who are looking for a program that mirrors the experience of an independent film production. An MPS degree is based on intensive practical work and experience. Our classes concentrate on production and real-world solutions that are applicable to working filmmakers practicing their art and craft in the 21st century. All films are shot digitally, in HD format. STUDENTS We strive to have a student body that is diverse in age, religion, race and sexual orientation.This multiplicity of knowledge, understanding and familiarity enriches the students? films as well as the classroom experience. Most significantly, our students are artistically and intellectually curious, free-thinking, open-minded and assiduous workers who appreciate the intellectual and creative challenges our faculty and curriculum offers each of them to become better filmmakers. View more details on School of Visual Arts . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Film courses.