Pursue your passion for filmmaking at Lycoming College! Join our Film & Video Arts program and gain hands-on experience. Apply now!
Aspiring filmmakers, animators, and video producers will thrive in Lycoming College’s film and video arts program. Whether Students interests include digital filmmaking, narrative or documentary filmmaking, 2D animation, stop motion animation, motion graphics, video art, or installation videos, the program will give student not only a depth, but also a breadth of knowledge they won’t find at a larger film school. The curriculum explores various levels of production, editing, animation, film studies, and art history courses that help students establish a foundation of technical skills. Small class sizes allow for enriching discussions, productive workshops, and close mentorship. By combining a traditional liberal arts education with a hands-on film and video arts program, students are equipped with the knowledge and tools to pursue their creative visions from start to finish through a variety of mediums. Student Opportunities: Screen student's senior capstone film at the AMC movie theater in downtown Williamsport. Engage with national/international visiting artists and install exhibitions in our digital media gallery. Gain teaching experience as a tutor in the media lab, helping underclassmen with editing and operating equipment. Join the student film club (Crossing the Frame Productions) to gain more experience writing scripts, auditioning actors, scouting locations, shooting, or editing. Spend a semester abroad or take a May Term travel course led by film and video arts faculty members. Participate in a film internship locally through our WISE internship program or even regionally/nationally. Work for the College filming promotional videos, interviewing students/faculty, and covering campus events. Assist with faculty research, become a departmental assistant, or work in the stockroom to gain hands-on experience in the field. Pursue related media interests by writing for the Lycourier or working for the campus radio station. Graduate Outcomes: Graduates of Lycoming College’s film and video arts program are prepared for careers in a wide variety of professions, ranging from film directing to television camera operator and producer. The students have secured internships, and alumni of the program have gone on to pursue graduate degrees and secure employment at the following: Motion Graphics Animator, RockStar Games, NYC Film Editor, The Washington Capitols Senior Editor, The American Chemistry Society Motion Graphics Animator, William and Mary College Video Production Assistant, Vanderbilt University First Assistant Director, Wyld Stallyons Studios: Magnesium (London) Associate Producer, Alston Stephanus Accessories: “Burlesque: A Documentary” (tentatively titled) (London) Camera Operator, Metramedia Studios: “Kenny Vance & The Planotones Concert” Production Assistant, HBO Documentary: "Lady Gaga Presents the Monster Ball at Madison Square Garden" Audio Assistant, "Fuse Presents Z100's Jingle Ball feat Katy Perry" (TV movie) Audio Assistant, "Rascal Flatts: Nothing Like This 2010" Audio Assistant, "Elton John & Leon Russell Live from the Beacon Theatre" (TV movie) Writer and Editor, for a web series on the NBC DC affiliate site Motion Graphics Editor, "Top Chef" special on Carla Hall Motion Graphics Editor, AIPAC special on Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, John Boehner, and John McCain Camera Operator, "The Real Housewives" of DC premier Assistant Editor, Sultan & Ned featuring Nadi Ali music video for "Call My Name"
