Learn Media, Film, and TV Production at NYFA
In NYFA’s full-time 1-Year Producing Program in New York City, students learn the essentials of the entire producing process. Through in-depth coursework and hands-on experience, the program explores the various phases of development such as acquiring rights, working with writers, packaging and assembling a commercially viable project, financing, production, pre-production, filming, post-production, marketing, and distribution. Students also learn the art of pitching and become comfortable with the legal aspects of producing.
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Curriculum
The 1-Year Producing Program in New York curriculum includes:
The 1-Year Producing Program at NYFA New York’s curriculum includes:
- An intensive series of classes and hands-on workshops covering topics such as Producer’s Craft, Directing for Producers, Cinematography & Lighting, Elements of Screenwriting, and Film Production
- Instruction and critique from the producing faculty actively working in the industry
- Actual hands-on production experience working as a producer on set, as well as various roles in classmates’ films creating a series of projects including short films, commercials, unscripted/reality tv sizzle reels, and web series episodes
- Access to a high-tech video, sound, and lighting equipment library
- Guest lectures with industry professionals working as producers, directors, actors, and more
The goal of the 1-Year Producing Program is to equip students with the training and skills to fully produce creative projects and pursue their interest in the film and television industries. To learn more, see NYFA’s Course Catalogs. To request more information about NYFA Australia, click here.
NYFA’s 1-Year Producing Program in New York City is a conservatory-style, intensive program held over the course of three full-time semesters. Qualified students who complete the program may apply to have their coursework accepted for advanced standing in the AFA, BFA, or MFA in Producing.
During NYFA’s 1-Year Producing Program, students create a series of projects such as Short Films, Commercials, Unscripted/Reality TV Sizzle Reels, Web series Episodes, Pitch Decks, Finance and Budgeting Plans, Marketing and Distribution Plans, and TV Show Bibles. They may also participate in a Directing Production Workshop and the Acting for Producers Production Workshop.
Additionally, students produce advanced films directed by NYFA Filmmaking students. Producing students also develop a feature-length film as their thesis with a choice of either a dramatic narrative or documentary project. An internship component is another integral element of the one-year program. Students will present their final pitches to a professional industry panel. To learn more, visit NYFA’s producing project page.
The three-semester 1-Year Producing Program is available at NYFA New York. There are additional 1-Year programs offered at Los Angeles, as well as NYFA Australia. Curriculum and semesters will vary.
Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.