First established in 1941 as the Masters Institute of Film Techniques, the BFA Film & Video Program in the Department of Media & Communication Arts at CCNY is arguably the oldest continuous film program in the country. It is the only undergraduate program in the CUNY system to offer a BFA degree in film and video. 

The curriculum offers a broad range of fundamental technical and critical studies courses in the art and craft of fiction and documentary production. Courses such as screenwriting, editing, and directing prepare students to produce their own 16mm film and digital video projects. In addition, students take classes in film history, theory, and aesthetics to complement their production skills. The program’s emphasis is on single-camera fiction and documentary field production.