FILM, TELEVISION, AND MEDIA ARTS at Fairfield University

Program Overview

With a curriculum that focuses on merging traditional media with new media, Fairfield University’s Film, Television, and Media Arts (FTMA) program takes a dynamic approach to the study of narrative media that opens a world of exploration and creative possibilities. FTM majors and minors build skills in both critical analysis and hands-on production while acquiring a solid foundation in creating and reflecting on multimedia storytelling forms. Throughout their studies, students develop the skills and habits needed to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.

Since the FTMA program exists within a comprehensive, liberal arts University, its curriculum strikes an appropriate balance between professional-quality film and television production, film and media history and theory, and analytic research and writing. Students learn the theory, analysis, and collaborative practice of all aspects of visual storytelling, including writing, moving-image design, producing, directing, cinematography, sound design, digital imaging, and editing.

Benefiting from the personal attention of a faculty comprised of scholars, artists, and industry professionals, students learn practices and skills at the cutting edge of the field and are mentored to understand the expressive power of media while discovering their own creative voice. After graduation, most FTMA students acquire solid, entry-level jobs in a variety of media fields or continue to develop their interest through graduate studies.