On Mon, 20 Sep 1993 15:01:56 -0400 David Kintsfather said:
>In response to Brent's question about film vs. mass comm., I am a video
>chauvanist, but I advise my own students who have an abiding interest in
>feature films to specialize in that area in graduate school.  Several of
>my former students now work in the film industry, so there are a FEW jobs
>out there.  I recommend 5 graduate programs I have seen mentioned in film
>trade publications:
>        UCLA, USC, Columbia, NYU, and the American Film Institute's Master's
>program.
>
>I am sure there are many other fine programs, and I hope others will help
>Brent find the appropriate school for HIM.
>
>David
>
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Among "the many fine schools" is one within easy commuting distance of
Kutztown University.  The MFA program within the Department of Radio-
Television-Film at Temple University, Philadelphia enrolls top students
from all over the world, many (most?) of whom are less interesting in
making it in Hollywood than in making films/videos that speak to some
kind of social consciousness (including, of course, one's own visions
of the world).
 
The current entering class of fifteen or so has an average GPA of over 3.5
and average GRE over 1200.  And they have demonstrated in their creative
exhibit some promise.  And some more than simple promise.  Many come into
the program with a record of achievement in the arts or other areas,
including law, medicine, and business.
 
Not to be all-encompassing; the schools listed by David are good schools
for people who want to work in the mainstream.  One's classmates at these
schools are among the pool of people who will be working in the industry
as colleagues and competitors.  With this calculation, the AFI is likely
the best incubator for those who can get in, can get support, and can
make it in the great outside world.  University of Southern California is
likely the next best.  It is run like a miniature studio with the most
aggressive and, perhaps, talented getting to make a film while the rest
of their classmates serve as support personnel.
 
 
Cal Pryluck, Radio-Television-Film, Temple University, Philadelphia
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