Undergraduate Programs
No matter which major you choose, your first year in the department includes four core courses. In the fall semester, the Colloquium class explores an overview of media as art through faculty presentations and visiting artists, while the Studio Concepts course explores ideas and concepts of time and movement using digital technologies. In the spring semester, the Colloquium class continues, as does your exploration of studio problems in the class Interconnected Studios. After your first year, additional core courses are taken along with those in your major. This allows you to continue cross-disciplinary approaches to art-making and to build a community of collaboration and friendships.
In your first year, you also have the opportunity to take studio and academic electives and begin courses in your major. You also take Syracuse University’s required writing studio in both semesters.
- Art Photography B.F.A.
Develop essential skills, take risks, and find your own voice. - Computer Art and Animation B.F.A.
Explore the possibilities of digital media within a fine arts and culturally aware setting. - Film B.F.A.
Become a critical thinker and skillful filmmaker. Learn everything from scriptwriting to post-production.
Graduate
The Department of Film and Media Arts offers four graduate programs that lead to a master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degree: art photography, computer art and film.
- Art Photography M.F.A.
Please note: This program is not accepting applications for Fall 2026. Interested students can apply to the School of Art's studio arts M.F.A. program, where they can take courses in art photography, ceramics, drawing, painting, print media and graphic art and sculpture. Please contact Laura Heyman, art photography program coordinator, with any questions. - Computer Art M.F.A.
Please note: This program is not accepting applications for Fall 2026. Interested students can apply to the School of Art's studio arts M.F.A. program, where they can take courses in computer art, ceramics, drawing, painting, print media and graphic art and sculpture. Please contact Rebecca Xu, computer art program coordinator, with any questions. - Film M.F.A.
Integrate film production with the conceptual and critical study of the medium.