The school provides its students access to the academic resources of Columbia University and to the professional artistic communities of one of the world’s cultural capitals—New York. Fields of study include film, theatre, writing, visual arts and film studies.

Mission

The principal goal of the School of the Arts is to create a critical environment to develop artists who will define the cultural life of the next generation. Other associations for artistic development beyond the distinguished faculty and students’ peers include visiting artists and critics, outstanding guest speakers, and unique internships. The inclusion of four Divisions—Film, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, and Writing—within the same School, opens students to cross-disciplinary influences and affinities. Quality education is the result of those alliances and pedagogical forces.

Degrees Awarded

M.F.A. Degree in Film, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts or Writing;

MA Degree in Film Studies

Programs

Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Film, and Writing are offered. Visual Arts encompasses interdisciplinary work in painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, digital art, video installation and new genres. Theatre Arts encompasses acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy and management, producing. Film concentration involves directing, producing, and screenwriting with technical training and history. Writing concentration offers its students the chance to edit, manage, and publish their own magazine; involves fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. The Master’s in Film Studies program allows students to deepen their knowledge and familiarity with contemporary issues in film theory and history in the context of a major filmmaking program.

ENROLLMENT	819
Visual Arts	53
Writing	291
Film	297
Film Studies	14
Theatre	164
DIVERSITY (US Citizens/ Permanent Residents)
Asian	7%
Black	5%
Hispanic	4%
Native American	1%
Other / Unknown	14%
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students contribute a vital set of perspectives to all programs and make up 13% of enrollment. In 2007, these students represented 41 countries.
SCHOOL CONTACT
Dave Beeman Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions School of the Arts 212.854.3343 db2032@columbia.edu
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
Carol Becker, Dean
Jana Wright, Associate Dean of Academic Administration
Barbara Batcheler, Associate Dean of Administration and Planning
Moss Cooper, Associate Dean and Director of Development