Pace University

What you'll study

This bachelor’s programme blends practical production courses with courses in film history, theory and screenwriting. Core studio subjects typically include camera and lighting, sound recording, editing and post-production, directing for film and television, production design and producing fundamentals. Students also study screenwriting and narrative structure, documentary production, visual storytelling, and courses on film analysis and film history that situate practical work within broader cultural and theoretical contexts.

Programme structure emphasises progressive, project-based learning: early semesters focus on fundamentals (camera, editing, sound), intermediate semesters expand into multi-role production and specialised electives (cinematography, colour grading, sound design, motion graphics), and the final year is devoted to a capstone project or thesis film that demonstrates individual creative and technical competence. Lab and workshop time, collaborative film shoots, and screenings with critical feedback are core elements of the curriculum.

• Production workshops: single-camera production, multi-camera production, on-location shoots
• Post-production: nonlinear editing, colour correction, sound mixing, visual effects basics
• Creative disciplines: directing, screenwriting, producing, cinematography, documentary practice
• Theory and history: film studies, genre studies, media ethics and industry context
• Professional practice: pitching, budgeting, festival strategy and distribution in contemporary media

Facilities and learning experiences

Students work with industry-standard equipment and editing suites, participate in collaborative productions, and have opportunities for internships and industry placements facilitated by the university’s New York location. Visiting practitioners, workshops, and student film festivals provide regular exposure to professional practice.

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements include a completed secondary education qualification equivalent to a high school diploma and an application to the university. Applicants are usually asked to submit a personal statement outlining creative interests and goals, and may be required to provide a creative portfolio or samples of prior film/video work if applying to production-focused pathways. Some applicants may be invited to an interview or portfolio review.

Additional requirements for international applicants include proof of English language proficiency. References or academic transcripts are normally required. Admissions decisions consider academic preparation, creative potential, and the applicant’s readiness for a hands-on production environment.

Career prospects

Graduates go on to roles across film, television and digital media. Common career paths include work as directors, cinematographers, editors, producers, screenwriters, production managers and sound designers. Many alumni find employment in production companies, post-production houses, broadcasters, streaming platforms, advertising agencies and independent film projects. The technical and storytelling skills gained are also applicable to content creation for branded media, corporate video, education and new media platforms.

Graduates often build careers via entry-level production roles, freelance work, and internships that leverage the university’s industry connections; some pursue further study in film or related disciplines.

Why study at Pace University

Pace offers the advantages of a film programme based in an international media hub. Studying in New York provides direct access to professional networks, internship opportunities and a wide range of production environments. The programme emphasises small-group, hands-on learning with faculty who have professional experience in film and television, and it integrates practical workshops with theory and industry-ready professional practice.

Pace’s focus on experiential learning—student film projects, industry guest speakers, and supported internships—helps students build portfolios and practical skills that employers and collaborators expect. The university’s location and connections also make it easier to pursue freelance opportunities, festivals and post-graduation employment in the broader media ecosystem.