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The Greater Philadelphia region is home to more than 80 accredited colleges and universities. That is the highest concentration of institutions of higher learning in the country. The following is a representation of colleges & universities with Media Arts, Film & Video Production Programs.

Arcadia University

The Video Communication sequence is part of the BA in Communication at Arcadia University. Video Communications provides training in the fundamentals of all phases of video production, along with a conceptual frame in film studies and in visual communications. Our program is divided into two major production sequences. Our newest one is Global Media where the undergraduate spends a year aboard at with Queensland Technical University in Australia studying digital media, sound production, or film studies. Our Video sequence covers documentary, electronic news gathering and narrative film techniques. Our course curriculum requires that students study film history, video production, cultural studies, photography, animation, sound production, script writing, web design and news writing. Our facilities include 15 Mac Pro editing stations which have Final Cut Pro HD, Photoshop, Aftereffects, and Premiere Pro software. Our sound facilities include 3 Pro-tool stations. Our location facilities include a range of DV and HD cameras, digital audio recorders, light kits and a variety of microphones. Because of out strong emphasis on international studies and global media, our students are encouraged to take video equipment when they travel and study abroad. Our internship program places students in a variety of media production facilities, news networks, and advertising agencies.

Alan Powell, Assistant Professor of Communications Department

450 S. Easton Rd.

Glenside, PA 19038

215-572-2900 • 1-877-ARCADIA (1-877-272-2342) 

powella@arcadia.edu

www.arcadia.edu

University of Pennsylvania

The Annenberg School for Communications

The Annenberg School for Communications offers students a firm grounding in various approaches to the study of communication and its methods drawn from both the humanities and the social sciences. Some resources at our school include: a comprehensive collection of Broadcast Political Advertising, Media Research Facilities equipped to work with World Wide Broadcast Materials, and a Media Collection containing more than 350 titles in 16mm film, videotape, and video disc.

Waldo Aguirre – Media Lab Manager

3620 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104-6220

215-898–7041

Fax: 215-898–2024

info@asc.uopenn.edu

www.asc.upenn.edu

The Art Institute of Philadelphia

Video Production Program

The Video Production program provides intensive training for individuals who want to enter and grow in this fast paced creative industry. Students in the Video Production program develop the competence to use the video camera as a technical and imaginative tool. Pre production, lighting and computer applications such as Adobe, Photo shop and Premier augment the basic skills foundation. Students then progress to advanced skills in

Multi Camera Production, Post Production Techniques, Non Linear Editing and the creation of a video from idea to final edited composition.

1622 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-5198

215- 567-7080 or 215- 405-6791

Fax: 215-246-3339 or 215-405-6400

info@aii.edu

www.aii.edu

Drexel University

Film and Video Program, Department of Media Arts

Nesbitt College of Design Arts The Film and Video Major at Drexel University is a comprehensive program with an emphasis on production, but also with strong cinema studies and Screenwriting components. Work experiences through internships and co-op jobs successfully prepare students for careers in the field after graduation.

Dept of Cinema & Television

Professor Yvonne Leach, Dept. of Cinema & Television

33^rd and Market/Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA 19104

215- 895-2408

Fax: (215) 895- 6447

cinetv@drexel.edu

www.drexel.edu

La Salle University

Communication Department

Over 400 students and 25 faculty comprise La Salle University’s Communication Department. The undergraduates enroll in a broad based core program followed by tracks in: Mass Communication, Human Communication, Journalism, Advertising Public Relations, and Film Studies. For hands on experience, students can produce programming for the department’s Comcast Cable Channel 56 and receive credit also for internship and co-op courses.

Brother Gerard Molyneaux

1900 W. Olney Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19141

215- 951-1844

Fax: (215) 951-5043

molyneau@lassalle.edu

www.lasalle.edu/

Saint Joseph’s University

Department of Fine & Performing Arts

The Dept. of Fine & Performing Arts offers courses in film studies and video production within a Fine Arts and Liberal Arts curriculum. Our graduates have developed careers in Film, TV and Theater and have been accepted to the MFA film programs at NYU and USC.

Renee Dobson-Department Chair

5600 City Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19131

Phone: (610) 660-1816

Fax: (610) 660-2278

rdobson@sju.edu

www.sju.edu/fine_arts/

Temple University

The Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media (BTMM)

BTMM provides programs of study in Media Production and Performance; Media Analysis; and Media Business and Entrepreneurship. Students examine both the history and the emerging future of Communications Technologies.

Jan Fernback

Annenberg Hall, Room 205

2020 N. 12^th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Phone: 215-204-3041

Fax: (215) 2045402

fernback@temple.edu 

http://www.temple.edu/btmm

Film and Media Arts Department

BA and MFA. Courses offered include Producing, Directing, Writing, Filmmaking, Videography, New Technologies, Sound, Computerized Editing, History, Criticism, Documentary, Experimental and Narrative. Internships available.  Emphasis on individual creative work.

Warren Bass

Annenberg Hall, Room 120

2020 N. 12^th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19122

(215) 204-1666

(215) 2045280

wbass@temple.edu

www.temple.edu/fma/

University of the Arts

Media Arts Department

The program emphasizes a personal and experimental approach to film and video and provides a professional background in all phases of production, including Film Cinematography, Videography, Editing, Sound/Image Manipulation, and Post Production.

Peter Rose

211 S. Broad Street

15^th and 14^th floor

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Phone: (215) 717-6554

Fax: (215) 717-6304

www.uarts.edu/

Communication Department

The program mixes the applied courses including video production with media studies.  Students select 2 areas of concentration from the fields of documentary or narrative video production, Screenwriting, advertising or professional writing.

Writing for Film/TV Department

The program focuses on the craft of writing for both film and scripted television.  Students will complete two full length screenplays.  In addition, there are required courses in video production, history of film and TV, as well adapting fiction/non fiction to film.

Jeff Ryder, Director

(215)-717-6562

jryder@uarts.edu

Widener University

College of Arts and Sciences

Communications Studies is a major focusing on the role of communications in the functioning of the mass media and in the interaction of individuals.  The program features five concentrations: film studies, broadcasting, graphic design, public relations/advertising, and speech & human communication.  The curriculum is designed to familiarize students with both a theoretical understanding of communications as well as the technical skills used in the application of communication to life skills and communication careers.  The department proudly participates in the annual Tripod Initiative underwritten by the Greater Philadelphia Film Office.

Professor Dwight DeWerth-Pallmeyer, Director of Communication Studies

One University Place

Chester, PA 19013

610-499-4632

Dwight.dewerth-pallmeyer@widener.edu
www.widener.edu