Montana State University - School of Film and Photography

This is a great program! Students take 14 filmmaking classes over the course of 4 semesters. The classes vary across different topics like theory, gear, learning software, production and writing/planning, etc. The professors are very open-minded to the needs/skill levels of each student and the ideas they have. They go out of their way to plan field days, trips, and invite guest lecturers to offer a holistic education. The program is well-known in the Bozeman community so its really easy to find experts and community-members willing to participate and offer support in projects. But there are much fewer resources and support networks when it comes to finding jobs and internships. I like how diverse the student body is in terms of academic background, artistic styles, and demographic. But its pretty male-dominated at the moment. Overall I love being a student in this program and highly recommend it.