Welcome to the Communication Division and the Film and Television Department

In this video, Film and Television Department Chair Colin Hickey shares an overview of the program at Five Towns College.

Film and Television at Five Towns College

Overview

Five Towns College offers students a hands-on, production-centered education within the Communication Division through two creative pathways in the Film and Television Department: the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Film & Television and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Production Design.

The B.F.A. in Film & Television prepares students for careers in directing, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, producing, and digital media production. The B.F.A. in Production Design focuses on the visual and physical creation of storytelling environments across stage, film, live events, and media platforms.

Together, these programs reflect the collaborative nature of contemporary production—where story and environment are developed side by side.

Students gain hands-on experience from day one, working with professional equipment, production workflows, and faculty mentorship in a creative, production-driven environment.

Mission of the Film and Television Program

The mission of the Film and Television Department is to provide experiential training in the art, science, and discipline of filmmaking through rigorous study, creative exploration, and collaborative production.

Students engage in direct, hands-on learning that emphasizes critical thinking, visual storytelling, technical proficiency, and professional practice. The program fosters creative independence, discipline, and the ability to work effectively in team-based production environments.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television is designed for students pursuing careers in film, television, and digital media through intensive, hands-on training in directing, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, producing, and sound.

The program emphasizes experiential learning, encouraging students to move from concept to completion through active production. Students develop both creative voice and technical expertise while working collaboratively in real-world production scenarios.

Graduates are prepared to enter the industry with a strong portfolio and a working understanding of professional production environments.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Production Design at Five Towns College prepares adaptable, production-driven storytellers capable of moving ideas from conception to realization across stage, film, live events, and media platforms.

Emphasizing creative fluency, technical literacy, and the disciplined translation of vision into practice, the program is grounded in hands-on production. Students gain a holistic understanding of how designed environments are conceived, built, and delivered through collaborative storytelling, technical execution, and production management.

The curriculum develops communication and leadership skills while cultivating versatile designers who balance imagination with execution—preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully across the full spectrum of contemporary entertainment production.

Film Festivals

Five Towns College Film & Television students showcase their work through two signature festivals: Luminaries, the College’s annual juried student film festival, and LI72, a fast-paced 72-hour filmmaking competition where students write, shoot, and edit original films in just three days.

These experiences give students the opportunity to present their work, collaborate under real production deadlines, and engage with the creative community.

Learn more about Film Festivals →

Student Work & Program Highlights

VIDEO: Senior Film Showcase 2022-24

VIDEO: Film Division Promo

Explore the Full Curriculum

For detailed course requirements, policies, and program structure, view the Five Towns College Catalog.

Alumni Outcomes

Five Towns College Film & Television students gain real-world experience that leads directly into careers across the entertainment industry.

Students have completed internships with leading companies including Panavision, MTV, VH1, HBO, SONY, CNN, Fox News, Tribeca Film Center, The Rachael Ray Show, and more.

Graduates have gone on to join IATSE Local 600 (Camera Union), working on productions such as Elementary, The Good Wife, Law & Order, Impractical Jokers, and major broadcast outlets including NBC and HuffPost Live.

Others build careers in feature film production and hold positions at top equipment rental houses such as ARRI CSC, Panavision, and AbelCine.

Alumni also continue to develop their own creative work, with independent films screened at festivals in New York, Los Angeles, and across the country.

Your Path Starts Here

At Five Towns College, Film & Television training goes beyond the classroom. Students become part of a creative production community where storytelling, collaboration, and hands-on experience come together to prepare the next generation of filmmakers and content creators.

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