Good TX undergrad film schools?

[sirfauna]

I want to go to a undergrad college in TX for film. I know UT Austin is highly considered when it comes to film, but I've heard the classes there are more theoretical and you don't get much creative freedom/actual hands-on filming experience. Is this with every college, or just UT? Does anyone know any good film schools in Texas that allows more creative freedom/hands on approach?

 

[Chris W]

Here are all the undergrad schools in our database for Texas:

Texas

Film Schools with BA, BFA, and BS film programs in Texas

www.filmschool.org

Let me know if we should add any more to that list.

 

[Yougotthis]

Hey! I've heard fantastic things about UT Austin from multiple people first-hand. My advice would be to apply and to connect with professors and current/former students to see if the program can offer that creative freedom and practical training that you're looking for. Also, within the foundation of a great program, I'm sure you could make it your own in the ways you're looking for. For example- take advantage of having access to film equipment at school and make lots of pieces. You can put yourself to the test when it comes with creative freedom- take to time to listen in, and hold yourself to your own standards of creativity and freedom no matter where you end up. Additionally, I'm not sure if UT Austin has a summer program, but if so, that might be a lower-risk way to try that or another program. Wishing you luck!

 

[ScriptToScreenDream]

I want to go to a undergrad college in TX for film. I know UT Austin is highly considered when it comes to film, but I've heard the classes there are more theoretical and you don't get much creative freedom/actual hands-on filming experience. Is this with every college, or just UT? Does anyone know any good film schools in Texas that allows more creative freedom/hands on approach?

Hi, I went to UT's undergrad film program. Okay, so here's the thing. There are lower-level courses and there are upper-level courses. You have to complete all four lower-level classes (which include 3 media study classes and 1 intro production class) before you can take any upper-level courses. Upper level courses are where you'll get most of your hands-on production courses, where you can have creative control. Most students don't get to start production classes until they are juniors because they spend the first two years completing the lower-level courses. I transferred as a junior, so I had to complete all four lower-level courses in a year--frankly, I advise doing this anyway.

In addition, you can get a lot of experience outside of class. I spent a lot of time working on the MFA students' projects, working on undergrad projects, Texas Student Television (TSTV), and internships.

Let me know if you have any questions. Happy to answer!

 

[Chris W]

Additionally, I'm not sure if UT Austin has a summer program, but if so, that might be a lower-risk way to try that or another program. Wishing you luck!

They certainly do have a summer program. We featured it in our new summer program article.

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• Alexa P.
• Jul 2, 2022
• Category: Film School News