Film & Video
Columbia College Chicago has an extraordinary program in film and video, which recognizes and supports the inseparability of technique and content. Columbia College Chicago film students make films because they have stories to tell. Through hands-on learning, students create films on state-of-the-art equipment.
Our Master of Fine Arts degree emphasizes the interpretive, conceptual role of the writer/director. It is a 60-unit program and seeks out those from a variety of backgrounds. Previous experience in film and video is not necessary for entry to the program.
The program is a four to five year commitment and work in both narrative and documentary is required prior to defining a choice of emphasis for the Thesis project. The Thesis is a fifteen to twenty minute production, ranging in cost from $5,000 to $22,000.
The department offers a professional inventory of motion picture and video equipment. A 3,300 square foot lighting and sound stage, suitable for both film and video production, plus several other sound/directing stages. There are digital editing suites in several formats as well. The other major facilities include the Documentary Center, Audio Suite, Screenwriting Center, and the Film & Video Equipment Centers.
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Chair: Bruce Sheridan
Graduate Program Director: Wenhwa Ts'ao
Graduate Coordinator/Contact: Mary Novak
Office Information: 1104 S. Wabash, Room 405. Phone: 312-344-6731 or x6730, Email: mnovak@colum.edu or gradfilm@colum.edu