Columbia College Chicago offers undergraduate and graduate-level programs in Writing, Producing and Directing for Film and Television, with areas of emphasis in Cinematography, Visual Effects, Editing and Sound, and Web-based and Mobile Media, along with interdisciplinary work in Documentary Production. Students benefit from networking, internship, and educational opportunities in one of the country’s largest media markets; they may also take advantage of Semester in LA, the only year-round academic program on a Hollywood studio lot.
Shape the future of TV, film, streaming, and mobile media.
In Cinema and Television Arts, you’ll learn to express your creative ideas on screens both large and small, and develop in-demand media production skills for careers in film, television, and emerging media. Discover connection points across media forms and practices, and gain the versatility needed to thrive in an evolving media industry.
Every day on campus is an opportunity to learn by doing, studying and working in one of the country’s largest media markets, augmented by our extensive internship program, our successful alumni network, and Semester in LA, one of the only year-round academic programs on a Hollywood lot.
Columbia College Chicago’s School of Graduate Studies offers master’s degree programs in the arts, media, and the business of the arts. Students pursue advanced study in small, selective programs that are grounded in history and theory and shaped by the trends of contemporary practice. Under the guidance of award-winning faculty, students prepare to advance their careers, shape the future of their disciplines, and effect meaningful change in their communities.
