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  • Certificate Courses Frequently Asked Questions
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  • Are certificate courses separate from the MFA programs at Tisch Asia?

    Yes. Admissions and courses are both completely separate. Taking the non-credit course does not gain a student access to MFA programs.

  • Do I need a college degree to be eligible?

    No. You do not need a college degree to take certificate courses.

  • Who takes Tisch Asia certificate courses?

    -Media professionals who are looking to broaden their technical skills and explore their creative ambitions

    -Current undergraduate and graduate college students who have an interest in taking professional-level film production classes.(certificate courses do not award credits toward your NYU degree)

    -Film students who want more hands-on experience working with film equipment under the direction of Tisch Asia’s faculty of film professionals.

    -Aspiring filmmakers looking for intense hands-on production experience and instruction.

    -People who own their own digital video equipment, but want to learn advanced filmmaking and storytelling.

    -Weekend filmmakers looking to hone their skills and understand professional procedures and enterprises under the direction of film professionals.

    -Aspiring international students and filmmakers looking for an educational vacation.

    -Teachers who want to hone their own skills and to devote time to their own creative endeavors.       

    -Adults exploring career moves into the communication arts.   

  • Do I need a background in film or experience with film?

    No. (exception: Because of the advanced level of instruction, ‘Color Sync’ has a prerequisite of ‘Sight and Sound’, or equivalent.)

  • What are some of the benefits of these production courses?

    -You will write and direct 5 short films. You will be part of the crew of 20 films total. (Sight and Sound)

    -You will complete a ­­­short color sound film. (crew on 4 total)(Color Sync)

    -You will gain experience of working on numerous short films, playing each of the key roles on a film set: Director; Producer; Cinematographer; Editor.  

    -Hands-on experience with Super 16mm film cinematography and digital filmmaking.

    -Instruction from industry professionals who have been recognized widely for their teaching and artistic excellence.

  • Are there other benefits of Tisch Asia’s classes?

    Tisch Asia certificate courses provide a forum for networking with your fellow filmmakers, all of whom share your passion for the craft.

  • What makes Tisch Asia courses unique?

    Certificate courses offered at Tisch Asia represent the core components on which the film programs at Tisch School of the Arts and Tisch Asia are based. The course content is the result of over 40 years of Tisch filmmaking and instructional experience. The work of Tisch Alumnus has been honored at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, the Sundance Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival, the Cannes Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival, etc.  

  • Can I take both ‘Sight and Sound’ AND ‘Writing for the Screen’?

    Yes, however be aware that this is a full-time commitment. Weekends will likely be devoted to your coursework and productions.

  • What facilities and equipment will I be using in the production courses?

    -Arri SRII super 16mm camera packages

    -State of the art Final Cut Pro editing suites

    -Foley and ADR rooms

    -DVX 25p digital video cameras (Digital Filmmaking)

  • Can students take just one course?

    Yes. Approximately 70% of students take individual courses. 30% of students complete all courses needed to earn a certificate.

  • Is financial aid available?

    At this time, no scholarships are available for certificate courses.

  • Is housing available?

    Tisch Asia doesn’t operate dorms, however we will provide students with information about short-term housing options.