Television and Film Arts

Join a community of passionate, creative, and hardworking students and be prepared for real-world roles in the entertainment industry.

Buffalo State’s television and film arts (TFA) bachelor of arts degree accepts just 15 students each year, ensuring that classes are small and students receive plenty of individualized attention.

The TFA program emphasizes hands-on learning through internships and professional networking, giving students the opportunity to work on film sets while developing the skills needed to keep productions running smoothly.

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Degree Offered

Television and Film Arts (B.A.): Buffalo State’s television and film arts (TFA) bachelor of arts degree combines coursework from the Communication, English, and Theater departments, as well as several courses designed specifically for the major. The program's interdisciplinary nature ensures that students receive a broad-based curriculum, preparing them for a variety of careers in the entertainment industry.

Students accepted annually

91%+

Students receive financial aid

$83K+

Median salary for producers and directors

Job outlook growth (faster than average)

"Coming to Buffalo State to be a film major was one of the greatest decisions I’ve ever made. I truly believe that this program has so much to offer and really teaches you everything in the industry, so you can learn what you really want to do."

Cydney Ramos Class of 2025

Who Hires Our Students?

MTV

NBC Universal

Disney

Comedy Central

20th Century Fox

“Over the past decade, TFA students have successfully created original half-hour TV pilots as their capstone project. This essential professional experience has helped our students launch their careers in the entertainment industry.”

Jeffrey Hirschberg Professor and TFA director

Television and Film Arts majors are prepared to explore a range of exciting, challenging, and rewarding entertainment industry positions, including screenwriters, producers, directors, agents, managers, and network or studio executives. Some job titles obtained by TFA majors include:

Actor
Agent
Casting director
Costume designer
Film director
Film producer
Lighting specialist
Makeup artist
Network/studio executive
Publicist
Screenwriter
TV producer
TV studio manager
TV writer

Guest Artists
Artists from the entertainment industry share their experience with our students in master classes.

Student Films
Each semester, TFA students organize public screenings of their films, allowing students to discuss their work in a public forum.

TFA Night at the OSCARS
Every year, TFA students host a multimedia gala celebrating the Academy Awards.

Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
Since 2010, TFA students have participated in the annual festival, attending world premieres and Q&As with industry-leading filmmakers.

Our students have enjoyed internships and full-time positions at leading entertainment companies such as: