Hi my name is Taylor and I'm currently attending Vancouver Film School in their Foundations programme and registered for their Film Production programme next year but I’m having second thoughts. I want to eventually be a DOP and after doing research I'm wondering if maybe choosing a cinematography specific programme would be better? The film programme at VFS is very well rounded, but I think doing a programme primarily focused on cinematography would be more productive and won’t leave me feeling like I’ve wasted my time. I’ve been looking at NYFA in LA, Los Angeles Film School as well as university film programmes. I want to study more hands on and less theory.
Also is there any benefit in graduating with a degree over a diploma?
If anyone could provide ANY insight I would very much appreciate it, I’m so confused!!
Thanks so much!
Taylor
Hi my name is Taylor and I'm currently attending Vancouver Film School in their Foundations programme and registered for their Film Production programme next year but I’m having second thoughts. I want to eventually be a DOP and after doing research I'm wondering if maybe choosing a cinematography specific programme would be better? The film programme at VFS is very well rounded, but I think doing a programme primarily focused on cinematography would be more productive and won’t leave me feeling like I’ve wasted my time. I’ve been looking at NYFA in LA, Los Angeles Film School as well as university film programmes. I want to study more hands on and less theory. Also is there any benefit in graduating with a degree over a diploma? If anyone could provide ANY insight I would very much appreciate it, I’m so confused!! Thanks so much! Taylor