Film School Database overhaul - Feedback requested

[Chris W]

I'm currently doing a pretty massive overhaul of the Film School Review Database on the site and updating a creating many new database field options that one can select for each film school. Below are the new selectable options when one adds or edits a film school:

Degrees Offered (Check boxes)

• 2 Year AA
• 2 Year AS
• 2 Year AAS
• 3 Year AS
• 2 Year BA
• 3 Year BA
• 3 Year BA +1 MBA
• 3 Year BFA
• 3 Year BS
• 3 Year BS +1 MS
• 4 Year BA
• 4 Year BA + 1 Year MA Dual
• 4 Year BAS
• 4 Year BS
• 4 Year BFA
• 4 Year BFA + 2 Year MFA Dual
• 1 Year AD
• 2 Year AD
• 1 Year Conservatory
• 1 Year MA
• 1 Year MFA
• 1 Year MPS
• 2 Year Conservatory
• 2 Year MA
• 2 Year MS
• 2 Year MFA
• 3 Year MFA
• 4 Year MFA
• 5 Year MFA
• Low-Residency MFA
• Ph.D. Program
• MFA/MBA Dual Degree Program
• Certificate Program
• Summer Programs
• Short Term Courses
• Graduate Certificate

Program Style (Check boxes)

• Conservatory-style
• Hybrid
• Project-based
• Lecture / Seminar-focused
• Liberal Arts Integrated
• Technical/Vocational
• Theory + production
• Other (please specify)

Concentrations (Check boxes)

• Acting
• Animation
• Broadcast Journalism
• Business / Film Dual Degree
• Character Animation
• Cinematography
• Color Grading
• Communication
• Composing (Film Scoring)
• Costume Design
• Creative Producing
• Digital Arts
• Directing
• Documentary Filmmaking
• Dramatic Writing
• Editing
• Entertainment Leadership and Management
• Experimental Animation
• Experimental Film
• Feature Film Production
• Film Business
• Film Studies / Critical Studies
• Film & Television Production
• Immersive Media / XR
• Interactive Media & Games
• Journalism
• Lighting Design
• Media Arts
• Playwriting
• Producing
• Production Design
• Public Relations and Advertising
• Radio
• Screenwriting
• Set Design
• Showrunning & TV Series Development
• Sound / Sound Design
• Theatre
• Writing for Screen & Television
• Writing and Producing for Television
• Virtual Production
• Visual Effects (VFX)
• Other (please specify)

Collaboration Model (Check boxes)

• Cross-discipline collaboration encouraged
• Track-specific cohorts
• Individual-focused
• Other (please specify)

Residency Requirements (Check boxes)

• On-campus required
• Low-residency
• No residency
• Other (please specify)

HBCU Status (Radio button)
Make no selection if not an HBCU

• HBCU

Instruction Format (Check boxes)

• In-Person Only
• Hybrid (In-Person + Remote)
• Fully online
• Primarily Online
• Primarily In-Person
• Other (please specify)

Undergraduate Tuition (Annual) (Check boxes)

• Free / Fully Funded
• Under $10k
• $10k to 30k
• $30k to $50k
• $50k to $70k
• $70k to $90k
• $90k and above

Undergraduate Cost of Attendance (Annual) (Check boxes)

• Free / Fully Funded
• Under $10k
• $10k to 30k
• $30k to $50k
• $50k to $70k
• $70k to $90k
• $90k and above

Graduate Tuition (Annual) (Check boxes)

• Free / Fully Funded
• Under $10k
• $10k to $30k
• $30k to $50k
• $50k to $70k
• $70k to $90k
• $90k and above

Graduate Cost of Attendance (Annual) (Check boxes)

• Free / Fully Funded
• Under $10k
• $10k to 30k
• $30k to $50k
• $50k to $70k
• $70k to $90k
• $90k and above

Scholarship & Funding Types (Check boxes)

• Merit-Based Scholarships
• Need-Based Financial Aid
• Talent-Based Awards
• Fellowships (Graduate)
• Assistantships (Graduate)
• Work-Study Opportunities
• External Scholarships Accepted
• Fully Funded Programs
• Other (please specify)

Undergraduate Deadlines (Rich text box)

Graduate Deadlines (Rich text box)

Nonprofit/For-Profit? (Check boxes)

• Nonprofit
• For-Profit

Total Undergrad Student Body (Single-line text box)

Total Graduate Student Body (Single-line text box)

Undergraduate Entering Cohort Size (Single-line text box)

Graduate Entering Cohort Size (Single-line text box)

Per-Track Cohort Size (Single-line text box)

Undergraduate Faculty-to-Student Ratio (Single-line text box)

Graduate Faculty-to-Student Ratio (Single-line text box)

Average Class Size (Single-line text box) (Number)
What is the average class size in core film/TV/media courses?

Industry Faculty Percentage (Radio buttons)
Percentage of faculty currently or recently (within the last 2-3 years) employed in professional film, TV, or media production.

• 0–25%
• 26–50%
• 51–75%
• 76–99%
• 100%

Average # of Guest Artists / Professionals per year: (Single-line text box)
How many guest artists or visiting professionals does the program bring in per year?

Notable Guests (Rich text box)
List 3–5 notable guest artists or industry professionals who have recently visited the program.

Undergraduate Application Requirements (Check boxes)

• Common Application Accepted
• No Letters of Recommendation Required
• Letters of Recommendation Optional but Recommended
• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Self-reported grades
• Secondary School Report
• Official High School Transcripts
• Unofficial High School Transcripts
• Undergrad Transcripts (for Transfer applicants)
• SAT/ACT Optional
• SAT/ACT Required
• TOEFL / IELTS (International Only)
• Personal Essay / Statement of Purpose
• School-Specific Short Answer Essay(s)
• Teacher Evaluation
• Video Statement / Recorded Introduction
• Portfolio Required
• Portfolio Not Required
• Portfolio List
• Film Treatment
• Creative Samples
• Visual Samples
• Writing Samples
• Resume/CV
• Interview Required
• No Interview Requirement
• Other (please specify)

Undergrad Application Fee (Single-line text box)

International App. Fee (Single-line text box)

Minimum High School GPA (Check boxes)

• None
• 2.0
• 2.5
• 2.7
• 2.75
• 3.0
• Other (please specify)

Minimum Test Scores (Rich text box)

More Info on Undergraduate Application Requirements (Rich text box)

Graduate Application Requirements (Check boxes)

• No Letters of Recommendation Required
• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Official Transcripts
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Transcript / Credit Evaluation (International Only)
• TOEFL / IELTS (International Only)
• GRE Required
• GRE Optional
• GRE Required if GPA Below Threshold
• Personal Essay / Statement of Purpose
• School-Specific Short Answer Essay(s)
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Video Statement / Recorded Introduction
• Portfolio Required
• Portfolio Not Required
• Portfolio List
• Film Treatment
• Visual Samples
• Creative Samples
• Writing Samples
• Interview Required
• No Interview Requirement
• Selection Workshop Required
• Other (please specify)

Graduate Application Fee (Single-line text box)

Minimum Undergrad GPA (Check boxes)

• None
• 2.0
• 2.5
• 2.7
• 2.75
• 3.0
• Other (please specify)

More Info on Graduate Application Requirements (Rich text box)

Admittance Rate (Multi line text box)
What is the application-to-admission ratio?

Notification of Decision (Rich text box)
When do the decisions go out according to the school?
Enrollment Rate (Multi line text box)
What percentage of admitted students enroll?

Students Receiving Aid: (Single-line text box) (percentage)
The percentage of the student body that receives any form of institutional or departmental scholarship?

Average Scholarship Amount: (Single-line text box)
The average annual dollar amount awarded to students who receive scholarships.

Median Graduate Debt: (Single-line text box)
The typical cumulative debt of students who borrowed to fund their education at this program.

First-Year Retention Rate: (Single-line text box) (percentage)
The percentage of first-year students who return to the program for their second year. This is a key indicator of student satisfaction and program stability.

Graduation Rate: (Single-line text box) (percentage)
The percentage of students who complete the program within the standard timeframe.

Tuition & Cost of Attendance Details (Rich text box)

Scholarship Opportunities Detailed (Rich text box)

Who owns the copyrights of work produced? (Check boxes)

• Student owns all copyrights
• Student owns all scripts written
• School owns copyright for cycle films & thesis films
• School owns all copyrights
• Other (please specify)

Start of Production Classes (Check boxes)

• First Year
• Second Year
• Third Year
• Fourth Year

Production Funding (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• School covers 100% of production costs for thesis/cycle films
• Limited grants available
• Funding varies significantly by project or merit-based selection
• School provides gear/facilities only; no cash for production
• Students are responsible for raising all production funds
• Other (please specify)

Avg. Out-of-Pocket Production Cost (Radio Buttons)
Estimated amount students spend personally on their final thesis or cycle films, excluding school-provided grants or gear.

• No selection
• $0 (Fully Funded)
• Under $2,500
• $2,500 – $7,500
• $7,500 – $15,000
• $15,000 – $30,000+
• Varies Widely

Equipment Checkout Access (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• 24/7 Access
• Standard Business Hours Only
• Weekend/Holiday Lockouts
• Scheduled only
• Alumni Equipment Access Available
• No Alumni Equipment Access
• Other (please specify)

Equipment Access Tiers (Check boxes)

• All students access all gear immediately
• Entry-level gear for lower-class; advanced gear for upper-class
• High-end equipment reserved for senior/thesis projects
• Professional-tier gear reserved strictly for Graduate students
• Gear is only unlocked upon enrollment in specific classes
• Lower-class access high-end gear only when crewing for upper-class
• Other

Mandatory Equipment & Lab Fees (Check boxes)

• Included in Tuition
• Flat Semester Fee
• One-Time Annual Fee
• Pay-per-Checkout
• Tiered Access Fees
• Damage Deposit Required
• None

Production Safety & Compliance (Check boxes)

• Unknown / Not Specified
• Mandatory Safety Certification
• Industry-Standard 'Safety Pass' Training
• Intimacy Coordination Training
• Hazardous Production Permits Required
• Professional Armorer Requirement
• Environmental & Weather Safety Training
• Electrical & Rigging Safety Certification
• Set Medic / First Aid Requirement
• COVID-19 / Health Compliance Training
• No Formal Safety Requirement

Production Insurance Coverage (Check boxes)

• Full Blanket Coverage
• On-Campus Only
• Equipment-Only Coverage
• Certificate of Insurance (COI) Provided
• Student-Purchased Required
• Workers' Comp Included
• No Official Coverage

Camera Types Available (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• DSLR / Mirrorless Cameras
• Professional Camcorders
• Digital Cinema Cameras
• Drone / Aerial
• Film Cameras (16mm)
• Film Cameras (35mm)
• High-End Digital Cinema Cameras
• Virtual Production / Motion Capture Cameras
• Other (please specify)

Camera Brands Available (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• ARRI
• Blackmagic
• Bolex
• Canon
• Eclair
• Nikon
• Panasonic
• Sony
• RED
• Other (please specify)

Lens Access (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Photo / DSLR Lenses
• Professional Cinema Primes
• Professional Cinema Zooms
• High-End / Full-Frame Cinema Glass
• Anamorphic Lenses
• Vintage / Legacy Optics
• Mixed / Entry-Level Kits
• Specialty Optics
• Other (please specify)

Lighting & Grip Equipment Available (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Basic Location Lighting Kits (Portable LED or tungsten kits for small-scale shoots)
• Professional LED Systems (Modern, high-output color-controllable fixtures and tube lights)
• Heavy-Duty Lighting (High-output Tungsten or HMI fixtures for large-scale sets)
• Studio Lighting Grid (Fixed overhead lighting systems in a soundstage environment)
• Standard Grip Package (Stands, flags, nets, sandbags, and mounting hardware)
• Advanced Rigging Support (Specific hardware for vehicle mounts, wall-busters, or complex rigging)
• Manual Camera Movement (Dollies, track, and sliders)
• Specialized Camera Movement (Jibs, cranes, or stabilized vest systems like Steadicam)
• Gimbal / Electronic Stabilizers (Handheld 3-axis electronic stabilizers)
• Other (please specify)

Editing & Finishing Software Taught (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Avid Media Composer
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• DaVinci Resolve
• Final Cut Pro
• Other (please specify)

VFX, Motion & 3D Software Taught (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Autodesk Maya / 3ds Max
• Blender
• Adobe Substance (Painter / Designer)
• DragonFrame
• Krita
• Maxon Cinema 4D
• Maxon Z-Brush
• Nuke
• Toon Boom Harmony
• Toon Boom Storyboard Pro
• TV Paint
• Z Brush
• Other (please specify)

Audio Post Software Taught (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Pro Tools
• iZotope RX
• Melodyne
• Other (please specify)

Writing & Production Software Taught (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Celtx
• Final Draft
• Movie Magic Budgeting
• Movie Magic Scheduling
• Other (please specify)

Virtual Production / Performance Software Taught (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Unreal Engine
• Unity
• Rokoko Studio
• Other (please specify)

Filmmaking Facilities (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• 16mm Film Editing Equipment
• 34mm Film Editing Equipment
• ADR / Foley Stage
• Color Correction Suites
• Darkroom
• Dedicated Post-Production Labs
• Private Editing Suites
• Green Screen Studio
• IMAX Theater
• LED Wall / Virtual Production Volume
• Motion Capture Stage
• Screening Rooms
• Screening Theater
• Sound Mixing Suites
• Sound Recording Studio(s)
• Sound Stage(s)
• TV Studio
• VFX / Animation Labs
• Other (please specify)

Internship Opportunities (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Self-Directed (Student must find and arrange their own opportunities)
• Career Services Support (School provides database/listings and resume help)
• Direct Placement / Matchmaking (School actively pairs students with specific industry partners)
• Internships for Academic Credit (Official course enrollment required)
• Semester-in-LA / NY Program (Dedicated 'Study Away' immersion with housing and pre-arranged internships)
• Mandatory Co-op Program (Full-time, multi-month professional immersion required for graduation)
• In-House Internships (Opportunities at school-owned production companies or TV stations)
• Paid Internship Opportunities Available (School tracks or prioritizes paid roles)
• Global / International Internships (Opportunities outside of the US)
• Industry Mentorship Program (Formal pairing with alumni or working professionals)
• Internships Not Available / Encouraged
• Other (please specify)

Internship Opportunities Detailed (Rich text box)

Job Placement & Career Services (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Self-Directed Placement (Students are primarily responsible for their own job search)
• Career Development Training (Formal workshops on resumes, reels, and interview prep)
• Exclusive Industry Job Board (A private portal for students/alumni with vetted industry listings)
• Annual Film Showcase (A recurring, curated event to present student work to the public or industry)
• On-Campus Industry Recruiting Fairs (Career fairs where studios or production companies actively recruit)
• Industry Pitch Sessions (Opportunities to pitch projects to real producers/executives)
• Alumni Mentorship Program (Formal 1-on-1 pairing with working professionals)
• Festival Strategy Support (Staff assist with entry fees and submission strategies)
• In-House Production Agency (A school-run entity that hires students to produce content for real-world clients)
• Professional Guild/Union Guidance (Specific resources or faculty support for joining IATSE, DGA, WGA, etc.)
• Other (please specify)

Job Placement Assistance Detailed (Rich text box)
Employment Rate: At Graduation (Radio buttons)
What percentage of alumni are employed in film/TV/media immediately after graduation?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0–20%
• 21–40%
• 41–60%
• 61–80%
• 81–100%

Employment Rate: 3 Months Post (Radio buttons)
What percentage of alumni are employed in film/TV/media 3 months after graduation?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0–20%
• 21–40%
• 41–60%
• 61–80%
• 81–100%

Employment Rate: 1 Year Post (Radio buttons)
What percentage of alumni are employed in film/TV/media 12 months after graduation?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0–20%
• 21–40%
• 41–60%
• 61–80%
• 81–100%

In-Track Employment (1 Year) (Radio buttons)
What percentage of alumni are working in their intended track at 12 months?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0–20%
• 21–40%
• 41–60%
• 61–80%
• 81–100%

Career Outcome Details (Rich text box)
Use this space to highlight notable alumni placements or explain your employment data tracking methods

Oscar Nominations (Radio buttons)
How many Academy Awards nominations have alumni received over the last 10 years?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0
• 1–5
• 6–15
• 16–30
• 31–50
• 50+

Oscar Wins (Radio buttons)
How many Academy Awards have alumni won over the last 10 years?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0
• 1–5
• 6–15
• 16–30
• 31–50
• 50+

Emmy Nominations (Radio buttons)
How many Emmy nominations have alumni received over the last 10 years?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0
• 1–5
• 6–15
• 16–30
• 31–50
• 50+

Emmy Wins (Radio buttons)
How many Emmys have alumni won over the last 10 years?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0
• 1–5
• 6–15
• 16–30
• 31–50
• 50+

Golden Globe Nominations (Radio buttons)
How many Golden Globes nominations have alumni received over the last 10 years?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0
• 1–5
• 6–15
• 16–30
• 31–50
• 50+

Golden Globe Wins (Radio buttons)
How many Golden Globes nominations have alumni received over the last 10 years?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0
• 1–5
• 6–15
• 16–30
• 31–50
• 50+

Script Sales & Options (Radio buttons)
How many student or alumni scripts have been optioned or sold within the past 10 years?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0
• 1–10
• 11–25
• 26–50
• 50+

Industry Fellowships (Radio buttons)
How many alumni have been admitted to major industry fellowships over the last five years?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0
• 1–10
• 11–25
• 26–50
• 50+

Total Festival Awards (Radio buttons)
How many student or alumni films have won festival awards within 10 years of graduation?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0–25
• 26–100
• 101–250
• 250+

Independent Award Nominations (Radio buttons)
How many indie film award nominations have alumni received in the last 10 years?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0–25
• 26–100
• 101–250
• 250+

Independent Award Wins (Radio buttons)
How many indie film awards have alumni received in the last 10 years?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0–25
• 26–100
• 101–250
• 250+

Commercial Credits (Radio buttons)
How many alumni have written, directed, or produced commercially released films or series in the last five years?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0
• 1–10
• 11–25
• 26–50
• 50+

Notable Alumni & Award Highlights (Rich text box)
Use this space to list prominent graduates and major accolades—prioritizing recent industry success and professional credits—to showcase the program's real-world impact.

Notable Alumni (Rich text box)

Videos (Rich text box)

Any suggestions on fields you would like to have available? Any suggestions on the field choices for each field?

 

[Chris W]

Feedback on the options for the following fields are especially appreciated. Any additions or wording tweaks that you'd like?

Program Style (Check boxes)

• Conservatory-style
• Project-based
• Lecture / Seminar-focused
• Theory + production
• Hybrid
• Other (please specify)

Collaboration Model (Check boxes)

• Cross-discipline collaboration encouraged
• Track-specific cohorts
• Individual-focused
• Other (please specify

Residency Requirements (Check boxes)

• On-campus required
• Low-residency
• No residency
• Other (please specify)

Instruction Format (Check boxes)

• In-Person Only
• Hybrid (In-Person + Remote)
• Fully online
• Primarily Online
• Primarily In-Person
• Other (please specify)

Lens Access (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Professional Cinema Lenses
• Photo / DSLR Lenses
• Mixed Lens Kits
• Other (please specify)

Lighting & Grip Equipment Available (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Professional Lighting Kits
• Studio Lighting Grid
• LED Lighting
• Tungsten / HMI Lighting
• Portable / Location Lighting
• Grip Equipment (stands, flags, modifiers)
• Dollies / Track
• Jibs / Cranes
• Basic Rigging Support
• Steadicam
• Other (please specify)

Filmmaking Facilities (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Sound Stage(s)
• TV Studio
• Green Screen Studio
• LED Wall / Virtual Production Volume
• Editing Bays
• Color Correction Suites
• VFX / Animation Labs
• Sound Recording Studio(s)
• ADR / Foley Stage
• Sound Mixing Suites
• Screening Rooms
• Screening Theater
• IMAX Theater
• Other (please specify)

Internship Opportunities (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Student must arrange independently
• School provides internship resources
• School places students in internships
• Internships available for academic credit
• Internships available during academic year
• Internships available during summer
• Los Angeles–based internship opportunities
• New York–based internship opportunities
• Internships not available
• Other (please specify)

Job Placement (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Students primarily responsible for job placement
• School connects students with alumni
• School provides career development training
• School hosts pitch sessions
• School operates job board or listing service
• School assists with film festival submissions
• School organizes student film festival or showcase
• School hosts job fairs or recruiting events
• Other (please specify)

 

[Chris W]

Added these options:

Equipment Access Tiers (Check boxes)

• All students access all gear immediately
• Entry-level gear for lower-class; advanced gear for upper-class
• High-end equipment reserved for senior/thesis projects
• Professional-tier gear reserved strictly for Graduate students
• Gear is only unlocked upon enrollment in specific classes
• Lower-class access high-end gear only when crewing for upper-class
• Other

Mandatory Equipment & Lab Fees (Check boxes)

• Included in Tuition
• Flat Semester Fee
• One-Time Annual Fee
• Pay-per-Checkout
• Tiered Access Fees
• Damage Deposit Required
• None

Production Insurance Coverage (Check boxes)

• Full Blanket Coverage
• On-Campus Only
• Equipment-Only Coverage
• Certificate of Insurance (COI) Provided
• Student-Purchased Required
• Workers' Comp Included
• No Official Coverage

and tweaked these:

Lens Access (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Photo / DSLR Lenses
• Professional Cinema Primes
• Professional Cinema Zooms
• High-End / Full-Frame Cinema Glass
• Anamorphic Lenses
• Vintage / Legacy Optics
• Mixed / Entry-Level Kits
• Specialty Optics
• Other (please specify)

Lighting & Grip Equipment Available (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Basic Location Lighting Kits (Portable LED or tungsten kits for small-scale shoots)
• Professional LED Systems (Modern, high-output color-controllable fixtures and tube lights)
• Heavy-Duty Lighting (High-output Tungsten or HMI fixtures for large-scale sets)
• Studio Lighting Grid (Fixed overhead lighting systems in a soundstage environment)
• Standard Grip Package (Stands, flags, nets, sandbags, and mounting hardware)
• Advanced Rigging Support (Specific hardware for vehicle mounts, wall-busters, or complex rigging)
• Manual Camera Movement (Dollies, track, and sliders)
• Specialized Camera Movement (Jibs, cranes, or stabilized vest systems like Steadicam)
• Gimbal / Electronic Stabilizers (Handheld 3-axis electronic stabilizers)
• Other (please specify)

 

[Chris W]

Internship choices fixed too as I wasn't really happy with how they were worded before:

Internship Opportunities (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Self-Directed (Student must find and arrange their own opportunities)
• Career Services Support (School provides database/listings and resume help)
• Direct Placement / Matchmaking (School actively pairs students with specific industry partners)
• Internships for Academic Credit (Official course enrollment required)
• Semester-in-LA / NY Program (Dedicated 'Study Away' immersion with housing and pre-arranged internships)
• Mandatory Co-op Program (Full-time, multi-month professional immersion required for graduation)
• In-House Internships (Opportunities at school-owned production companies or TV stations)
• Paid Internship Opportunities Available (School tracks or prioritizes paid roles)
• Global / International Internships (Opportunities outside of the US)
• Industry Mentorship Program (Formal pairing with alumni or working professionals)
• Internships Not Available / Encouraged
• Other (please specify)

Tweaks jobs as well:

Job Placement & Career Services (Check boxes)

• Unknown
• Self-Directed Placement (Students are primarily responsible for their own job search)
• Career Development Training (Formal workshops on resumes, reels, and interview prep)
• Exclusive Industry Job Board (A private portal for students/alumni with vetted industry listings)
• Annual Film Showcase (A recurring, curated event to present student work to the public or industry)
• On-Campus Industry Recruiting Fairs (Career fairs where studios or production companies actively recruit)
• Industry Pitch Sessions (Opportunities to pitch projects to real producers/executives)
• Alumni Mentorship Program (Formal 1-on-1 pairing with working professionals)
• Festival Strategy Support (Staff assist with entry fees and submission strategies)
• In-House Production Agency (A school-run entity that hires students to produce content for real-world clients)
• Professional Guild/Union Guidance (Specific resources or faculty support for joining IATSE, DGA, WGA, etc.)
• Other (please specify)

 

[Chris W]

Also added these fields:

Production Safety & Compliance (Check boxes)

• Unknown / Not Specified
• Mandatory Safety Certification
• Industry-Standard 'Safety Pass' Training
• Intimacy Coordination Training
• Hazardous Production Permits Required
• Professional Armorer Requirement
• Environmental & Weather Safety Training
• Electrical & Rigging Safety Certification
• Set Medic / First Aid Requirement
• COVID-19 / Health Compliance Training
• No Formal Safety Requirement

 

[Chris W]

Added these fields:

Industry Faculty Percentage (Radio buttons)
Percentage of faculty currently or recently (within the last 2-3 years) employed in professional film, TV, or media production.

• 0–25%
• 26–50%
• 51–75%
• 76–99%
• 100%

Average # of Guest Artists / Professionals per year: (Single-line text box)
How many guest artists or visiting professionals does the program bring in per year?

Notable Guests (Rich text box)
List 3–5 notable guest artists or industry professionals who have recently visited the program.

Students Receiving Aid: (Single-line text box) (percentage)
The percentage of the student body that receives any form of institutional or departmental scholarship?

Average Scholarship Amount: (Single-line text box)
The average annual dollar amount awarded to students who receive scholarships.

Median Graduate Debt: (Single-line text box)
The typical cumulative debt of students who borrowed to fund their education at this program.

First-Year Retention Rate: (Single-line text box) (percentage)
The percentage of first-year students who return to the program for their second year. This is a key indicator of student satisfaction and program stability.

Graduation Rate: (Single-line text box) (percentage)
The percentage of students who complete the program within the standard timeframe.

Employment Rate: At Graduation (Radio buttons)
What percentage of alumni are employed in film/TV/media immediately after graduation?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0–20%
• 21–40%
• 41–60%
• 61–80%
• 81–100%

Employment Rate: 3 Months Post (Radio buttons)
What percentage of alumni are employed in film/TV/media 3 months after graduation?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0–20%
• 21–40%
• 41–60%
• 61–80%
• 81–100%

Employment Rate: 1 Year Post (Radio buttons)
What percentage of alumni are employed in film/TV/media 12 months after graduation?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0–20%
• 21–40%
• 41–60%
• 61–80%
• 81–100%

In-Track Employment (1 Year) (Radio buttons)
What percentage of alumni are working in their intended track at 12 months?

• Data Not Tracked
• 0–20%
• 21–40%
• 41–60%
• 61–80%
• 81–100%

Career Outcome Details (Rich text box)
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