Program Overview
New York Film Academy Programs
The New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers a wide range of programs in the field of film and media.
Areas of Study
- Filmmaking
- Acting for Film
- Photography
- Producing
- Screenwriting
- Cinematography
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Digital Editing
- 3D Animation & Visual Effects
- Broadcast Journalism
- Musical Theatre
- Game Design
- Entertainment Media
- Virtual Reality
- NYFA's Pathway Track
Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Master of Fine Arts
- Master of Arts
- Associate of Fine Arts
- Online Degrees
Certificate Programs
- 1 & 2-Year Programs
- Short-Term Workshops
- Online Programs
- Corporate Training
Study Abroad with NYFA
- Filmmaking
- Acting for Film
Admissions and Finances
Admissions
- Program Dates
- Application Deadlines
- Admissions Requirements
- International Students
- Veterans & Military Dependent Students
- Transfer Students
- Cross-Campus Studies
- Advanced Standing and Tuition Credit
- Meet NYFA Near You
- Health Requirements
Finances
- Tuition
- Federal Financial Aid
- Scholarships & Grants
- GI Bill & Yellow Ribbon Program
- Housing Information
Campuses
Campuses
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Florence, Italy
- Online
Locations
- NYFA Kazakhstan
- NYFA at Harvard University
- Paris, France
- Beijing, China
Discover NYFA
Who We Are
- About Us
- History
- Mission & Purpose
- Accreditation, Licensing, and Approvals
- Articulation
- Affiliations
- Faculty Directory
- Leadership & Administration
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- FAQ
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- Awards & Rankings
On Campus
- Visit Us
- Open House
- Live Online Events
- Academic Calendar
- Campus Safety & Clery Act
- Title IX
- Student Life
- Health and Wellness
- Career and Alumni Services
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- Jobs at NYFA
- Accessibility Services
News and Culture
- Guest Speakers
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- Blog
- Social Media Wall
- NYFA Youtube Channel
- Podcasts
- Student Resources
- NYFA Store
- 10 Arts Foundation
- Community Partnerships & Collaborations
- Industry Lab
Alumni
Information about NYFA alumni can be found on the NYFA website.
Youth Programs
Teen Camps and Workshops
- Filmmaking
- Acting for Film
- Photography
- Screenwriting
- Documentary Filmmaking
- 3D Animation
- Musical Theatre
- Game Design
- Online Programs for Teens
- Teen and Kids 2-Day Holiday Workshops
Kids Camps and Workshops
- Filmmaking
- Acting for Film
- Photography
- 3D Animation
- Musical Theatre
- Game Design
- Online Programs for Kids
- Teen and Kids 2-Day Holiday Workshops
Youth Admissions
- Program Dates
- Tuition
- Housing
- Insurance
- Supervision
- International Students
- All Programs at a Glance
- Youth Open Houses
Locations
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Florence, Italy
- Harvard University
- Paris, France
4-Week Adobe After Effects Workshop
Learn How to Use Adobe After Effects at NYFA
NYFA's 4-Week Adobe After Effects Workshop provides students with instruction in this industry-standard film editing software, teaching them how to create animated titles and title sequences, as well as basic video compositing skills.
Workshop Description
In this intensive workshop, students gain hands-on experience in After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator while training them to become effective visual storytellers. The emphasis of the class is mainly on text illustration, and students are also taught video compositing and working with green screen footage, as well as basic graphic design principles.
Class Details
Orientation
This introductory course is designed to help students navigate the campus, including the edit lab, and understand program flow and expectations.
After Effects
This is the foundational course of the program. Students are given in-depth hands-on instruction in Adobe After Effects. They build their skillset and knowledge through lectures and creating four projects. Each week of class is centered on the project to be screened at the end of the week or the beginning of the following week.
Theory
This course is designed to support the technical classes of the workshop. Students learn about design elements such as shape and typography. Additionally, they learn things such as mood, rhythm, and storyboarding.
Screen & Critique
In this course, students screen their work for instructor and classmate feedback upon completion of each film assignment. Constructive criticism is based on the student's application of technical and aesthetic principles learned during workshop/lecture hours, and on how well those techniques were used to achieve the student's goal.
Photoshop Tools
In this course, students learn the major functions of Adobe Photoshop – an image, text, and photo manipulation software. Students integrate their knowledge of Photoshop into After Effects.
Times and Breakdown by Week
This workshop runs full-time from Monday through Friday. Each day consists of approximately two to three classes, including supervised lab time. Lab time is part of the schedule and allows the students to practice their editing skills under the guidance of our expert faculty. Students will need to anticipate extra time outside of class to complete assignments, projects, and exercises.
Program and Software Requirements
This course requires the following software and equipment:
- External hard drive (generally costs $30-$200)
- An SD Card
Locations
NYFA's 4-Week Adobe After Effects workshop is available on a recurring basis.
Projects
Throughout this program, students create and work on their own projects, completing work that becomes more challenging as the workshop progresses. These projects may include:
- Animate a Quote
- Rhythm Exercise
- Setting the Mood
- Title Sequence projects
Tuition and Fees
All tuition costs and fees are listed in USD and are subject to change. Tuition prices and fees are only guaranteed one semester at a time and are subject to increase or decrease. Please note an annual increase is expected for all tuition and fees. Costs listed above do not include housing, food, transportation, books, additional necessary supplies, activities fee, or health insurance.
BPPE Approval
The New York Film Academy is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). "Approval" or "approval to operate" means that the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Education.