Columbia University School of the Arts
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Columbia University School of the Arts is one of the professional schools of Columbia University, located in New York City. The school offers Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees in Film, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Writing. It also offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Film Studies.
History[edit | edit source]
The Columbia University School of the Arts was established in 1965. It was created to provide a comprehensive education in the arts, combining rigorous academic training with practical experience. The school has since grown to become one of the leading institutions for arts education in the United States.
Programs[edit | edit source]
The School of the Arts offers several graduate programs:
- Film: The Film Program offers MFA degrees in Screenwriting/Directing and Creative Producing. The program is known for its emphasis on storytelling and its strong connections to the film industry.
- Theatre: The Theatre Program offers MFA degrees in Acting, Directing, Playwriting, and Theatre Management & Producing. The program focuses on both the artistic and business aspects of theatre.
- Visual Arts: The Visual Arts Program offers an MFA degree with concentrations in Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Printmaking, and New Genres. The program encourages interdisciplinary work and critical thinking.
- Writing: The Writing Program offers MFA degrees in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry. The program is known for its distinguished faculty and its emphasis on the craft of writing.
- Film Studies: The Film Studies Program offers an MA degree and focuses on the history, theory, and criticism of film.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The School of the Arts is housed in several buildings on the Columbia University campus, including Dodge Hall, Prentis Hall, and the Lenfest Center for the Arts. These facilities include state-of-the-art studios, theaters, and screening rooms.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
The School of the Arts has produced many notable alumni, including:
- Kathryn Bigelow, Academy Award-winning director
- Jennifer Lee, Academy Award-winning screenwriter and director
- James Mangold, Academy Award-nominated director
- Lisa Cholodenko, Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and director
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