Film directors stay abroad to study, and foreign countries have a broader vision and more opportunities. In terms of film, the best is the United States. In terms of cost, the cost of studying abroad in the United States is similar to that in the United Kingdom. Since it costs the same amount of money to study abroad for radio and television editing and directing majors, it is better to study abroad in the United States from a professional perspective. Now let's briefly introduce the application for going abroad of the major of radio and television director and the requirements for the portfolio.
Ranking of American editing and directing universities studying abroad:
Bachelor&Master
1. University of Southern California
2.New York University–TICSH Dixie College of Art, New York University
3. University of California Los Angeles
4. Columbia University
5. Florida State University (Motion Picture Arts BFA -> Production)
6. Loyola Marymount University
7. Chapman University
8. Emerson College
9. Art Centre College of Design Art Center
10. School of Visual Arts
11. School of the Art Institute of Chicago
12. California Institute of the Arts
13. Columbia College Chicago
14. Syracuse University
15. Savannah College of Art and Design
16. University of Miami (Department of Cinema&Interactive Media -> BS Motion Pictures)
17. San Francisco Art Institute
18. Boston University (BS in Film&Television)
19. Rhode Island School of Design (BFA Film/Animation/Video, MFA Digital+Media)
20. New York Film Academy
Reasons for Studying Film Editing and Directing Abroad
In the United States, the film industry is highly mature.
From the early stage of film production to shooting and then to post production, every step has strict standards and guidance, just like factory production, every step has strict quality inspection standards. The films produced in this industrial environment are all above the qualified level.
Therefore, many Chinese film industry practitioners send their children to the United States to study film. For example, Zhang Mo, the daughter of the famous director Zhang Yimou, graduated from New York University with a major in screenwriting and directing. Liu Yulin, the daughter of well-known screenwriter Liu Zhenyun, also studied as a screenwriter and director at New York University. Wang Wenya, the daughter of Wang Zhonglei, president of Huayi Brothers, studied at the College of Art and Design Center.
The second reason is that there are many first-class film schools in the United States, which is not like a single wooden bridge crowded by thousands of people in the art examination
There are only a few of the best film majors in China, and they are concentrated in Beijing. However, the number of applicants has already exceeded six figures, and is increasing every year. The competition is very strong, and the requirements for cultural courses are also very high. Many majors have exceeded the key score line of the college entrance examination.
However, the distribution of educational resources in the United States is relatively average, with many universities offering film majors, American Film Professional Ranking There is also a small gap between middle schools and colleges. Among the top 30 film schools in the United States, even the schools ranking lower are also very good. For example, the Los Angeles Film Academy, located in the heart of Hollywood, ranked only 28 on the list. There are also a large number of alumni emerging in the industry, including the cinematographer Brandon Trost, who has won the Best Photography Award at the Sundance Film Festival. He was the director of photography for the film The Interview. The film tells the story of Dave, the host, and Aaron, the producer, who went to North Korea to interview, and caused serious warnings from North Korea. And Martin Penza, the editor of the film Dallas Buyers Club. Ariana Miller, who worked as a digital synthesizer in the Hollywood blockbusters Star Wars, X-Men, and Captain America.
Reason 3: There are many opportunities to practice in the American theater team, and I can contact a large number of high-level collaborators
In American universities, film teaching attaches great importance to practical operation. College students will organize many shooting and creative teams, so during the study period, there are many opportunities to get in touch with the film crew, and they are also highly participatory. They even have to take the lead in setting up a team to shoot short film assignments. In recent years in college, you have become a very mature director/screenwriter/photographer/editor, It is far better than many domestic schools' teaching on paper. After graduation, most of the work will start from scratch.
In addition, the United States is the most developed region in the global film industry, and also the holy land of many film students. Studying and practicing here, you can meet industry elites from all over the world. Many of the older generation who are already famous in China will also study in the United States to learn more advanced film art and technology. For example, Ren Chong and Hu Ge, the big stars, all studied film in American universities, and were able to contact with such industry elites during their college years. Naturally, they could collide and produce different sparks, and their professional level could also be greatly improved.
Trainer of compiling and directing professional overseas works collection:
Mr. Chris graduated from the SVA film major of the New York School of Visual Arts. After graduation, he worked in film and television in New York while serving as the admissions officer and marketing manager of SVA. He was mainly responsible for the development of SVA's first enrollment in China, the review of works and scores of international transfer students, SVA's external publicity planning and film shooting, and the related work of docking with the admission departments of many American colleges and universities. SVA Distinguished Staff Award in 2012. After working in SVA for 9 years, he decided to come to Shanghai, China to develop. In 2016, he officially joined Natural Light as the Deputy Director of the Public Relations Department. Chris hopes to pass on the front-line information of more colleges and universities to everyone. He also hopes to help students who love art and design apply to dream school with his knowledge of top universities in various countries and rich experience in portfolio review.
When applying for a film school in the United States, even an undergraduate school should submit a collection of works and proposition creation, including videos, pictures, scripts, papers and other content related to film creation. Compared with ordinary majors in universities, this has left many students and parents scratching their heads. I don't know how to prepare my portfolio. In fact, we have said so much that more information inquiries, application conditions and collection requirements of art schools related to the major of editing and directing studying abroad are taught by our former admissions officer of SVA in the United States.
Film professional works collection is the key factor to be admitted by the school, and also an important reference to apply for scholarships!!
Previous activities: Studying Abroad in New Media _ Collection of Works _ Exclusive SVA Recommendation Letter _ Summer Battle with Admissions Officer Media Art
Mr. Wu graduated from the University of Sydney with a master's degree in film production. During his undergraduate period, he majored in film theory research and had profound and original views on film art. His works during his student years won the Academy Award and was shortlisted for the Sydney Student Film Festival. Mr. Wu once worked in an independent film and television organization as a writer, director and producer of several PGC and micro films. Mr. Wu has rich teaching experience in independent, experimental and industrial film majors and hopes to use his rich work and learning experience to help students of natural light apply to ideal art colleges.
Professional application for editing and directing in the United States
Take New York University's Dixie School of Art as an example ：
Film and Television
1. Resume: 1 page pdf, showing creative works, activities and relevant work experience. Personal information includes full name, address, date of birth, name of high school and other community curriculum activities or works.
2. Interesting stories about leadership and cooperation: no more than 300 words, double spaced, 1 page pdf, describe an experience, show ideas and tell stories.
3. Personal story: tell a life story and how it affects you or people around you. Don't repeat the reasons for applying for this major. Up to 4 pages pdf, double spaced, 8.5 "x11" paper.
4. Creative submission (1 out of 4):
a. Films or videos, experimental documentaries, animations, etc., with a total length of no more than 10 minutes, do not accept stage plays and theater performances. Please submit a complete work that reflects your personal ability and ability to attract audiences, clarify the focus of the video, and test and play it before submission. If you submit a link, please do not set a download program or password. The video should be less than 125MB. If it exceeds the standard, please provide a YouTube or Vimeo link on Slideroom.
Film or video/live action, fiction,experimental,documentary or animation.(Up to ten minutes total running time)and may include several short pieces.
b. A collection of sketches, paintings, sculptures, or designs. The idea and theme shall be clear, and the number of photos or scans shall be less than 10.
c. Image story series, 10-15 pieces, unlimited theme. The form can be painting, still photos or montage, which needs to convey clear and imaginative visual feelings.
d. Creative writing can be short stories, movie scripts or stage play scripts, with a total length of no more than 6 pages. Playbook format or double spaced, 8.5 "x11" paper can be used.
be careful:
Confirm that the majority of creative works come from the applicant; Confirm that all the uploaded collection materials have the applicant's name and date of birth; Confirm that only the required items are sent; The application materials shall not be replaced or changed, and irrelevant materials shall not be accepted; If you do not strictly comply with the application requirements and precautions, you will be automatically disqualified from applying for art study abroad.
Postgraduate application
closing date
December 1
Application requirements
The admission conditions of the school are as follows: 1. Submit the transcripts of the courses studied; 2. Submit the GRE transcripts; 3. Submit the TOEFL transcripts.
Language requirements: IELTS has no minimum requirements, but generally 7.5+; TOEFL: There is no minimum requirement, but it is generally 100+.
Collection requirements
The collection of art study abroad works should be uploaded through silderoom, which contains documentary materials and creative works.
Employment after studying abroad for editing and directing major:
If you choose to work in the American film industry, your income is still considerable, especially for all kinds of technical jobs, such as editing, color mixing, photography, etc. In addition, there are relevant industry associations and trade unions in the United States, which can protect the rights and interests of practitioners. In contrast, domestic film industry practitioners may have high incomes, but their social rights are really no different from migrant workers.
Of course, if you don't like to stay in the United States, you can also choose to return to work. With the rapid development of China's film industry, the domestic film industry is also in urgent need of excellent talents. After returning to China, most of the film majors can work in major domestic film and television companies, and their income and development are very good.
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