Educational programs for Art & Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Acting for Film
New York Film AcademyIn NYFA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting for Film program, students may enhance their understanding of the fundamental concepts of acting. Students acquire abilities in performance, writing, production, kinesthetic expression, and the commercial aspects of the industry via coursework and practical…

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
New York Film AcademyThe innovative Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre program at NYFA provides budding actors with practical instruction and experience to help them achieve their artistic aspirations in the performing arts. The stage and screen of musical theater, two of the most important aspects of the performing…

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
New York Film AcademyNYFA's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Photography offers students a solid foundation in commercial, fine art, fashion, and documentary photography. Throughout the program, students study a variety of academically difficult photography subjects to push their creativity, as well as liberal arts courses…

Bachelor of Fine Arts - 3D Animation and VFX
New York Film AcademyNYFA's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 3D Animation and VFX program immerses aspiring visual artists in all facets of the industry. The curriculum is an intense visual storytelling practicum in which students recreate the process and pipeline of a professional production by developing unique projects…

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Game Design
New York Film AcademyStudents in NYFA's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Game Design program learn the fundamentals of video game art, technology, design, narrative storytelling, and business. Students learn about the major aspects that comprise video game genres and how to successfully use them to develop a successful…

Master of Fine Arts - Photography
New York Film AcademyThe Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Photography program offers photographers a creative, stimulating environment in which to develop, challenge, and master their skills and abilities. By combining lectures and critiques with intensive study, students get a thorough grasp and respect for still photography,…

Master of Fine Arts - Cinematography
New York Film AcademyIn the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Cinematography program, students cultivate a diverse array of talents to further their artistic aspirations in cinematography. This expedited graduate program immerses students in a distinctive, collaborative setting that prioritizes practical, experiential training…

Master of Fine Arts - 3D Animation and VFX
New York Film AcademyThe NYFA's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - 3D Animation and VFX is a rigorous visual storytelling practicum in which students develop creative leadership skills in a variety of cinematic and new arts disciplines. MFA students learn from faculty who bring knowledge and experience from major brands such…

Master of Fine Arts - Documentary Filmmaking
New York Film AcademyDuring NYFA's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Documentary Filmmaking in Los Angeles, aspiring visual storytellers quickly develop skills in a hands-on, intense setting. Students begin their studies at NYFA as documentary filmmakers, using our trademark learn-by-doing methodology.
Students spend…

Master of Fine Arts - Game Design
New York Film AcademyThe Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Game Design program at NYFA provides learners with the tools, philosophy, and technique of visual storytelling in an interactive medium while also developing their programming and design skills. MFA students learn about everything from early digital games to cutting-edge…