LMU vs Emerson

Chang

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Hey Everyone,

I applied several schools and eventually gotta to choose between Emerson MFA Media Arts and Loyola Marymount University Film/TV production. I've been looking up these two programs on this and other websites. Although I find a lot of useful information, I haven't been able to make up my mind yet.

According to my research LMU is a conventional, industrial style film school, whereas Emerson's program is more multi-dimensional (including Film/TV/Experimental Video) and inclined towards independent filmmaking. I personally want to be a filmmaker for my future career, so originally I prefer LMU to Emerson and think that the other areas within Emerson's Media Arts program are not very meaningful to my future plan. However, someone mentioned on this site that LMU program only allow you to make 3 films including your thesis. Is this a little bit insufficient for a 3-year program? I e-mailed the Emerson program director and she told me that Emerson program lets you make 6-8 short films including your thesis.

Regarding to Emerson, I know that Media Arts also include film production, but is this just a minor area in the entire program? If most people in the program focus on the areas other than film, will I be on my own while making films? I may have to recruit crew members outside of class.

I hope someone who know more about these two programs can help me with my concerns. Thanks.
 
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