Who pays for the cost of student films?
The department provides equipment, facilities and support. Students crew on one another’s projects. In general, hard costs (minimally, film or video stock and – in the case of projects originated on film — laboratory costs) are borne by the students. Students who enroll in the BFA program can expect to spend $500 in their first year, and $1000 in their second year. In third and fourth year costs depend entirely on what projects students choose to undertake. Costs are generally shared between key crew members who are gaining academic credit for a production; the director has primary overall responsibility.
The department provides equipment, facilities and support. Students crew on one another’s projects. In general, hard costs (minimally, film or video stock and – in the case of projects originated on film — laboratory costs) are borne by the students. Students who enroll in the BFA program can expect to spend $500 in their first year and $1000 in second year. In third and fourth year, costs depend entirely on what projects students choose to undertake. Costs are generally shared between key crew members who are gaining academic credit for a production; the director has primary overall responsibility.
