American Film Institute Conservatory
Location and Contact Information
2021 N Western AveLos Angeles, CA 90027-1625
USA
Main Tel: (323) 856-7600
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The American Film Institute Conservatory is a branch of the American Film Institute, established in 1967. It is located in Los Angeles, California and was founded in 1969 by the National Endowment for the Arts. The conservatory grants a five-term master’s degree in fine arts, which includes six disciplines- editing, screenwriting, directing, producing, production design and cinematography. The conservatory also provides students training in the most advanced digital technology. The campus is spread across an area of around 340 acres.
US News and World Report ranks the American Film Institute Conservatory among the top five film institutions in America. Some of the notable alumni of the school include Martin Brest, actor, filmmaker and producer; Terrence Malick, filmmaker, screenwriter and producer; and John Campbell McTiernan, renowned action filmmaker.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art.
- High male/female ratio.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to American Film Institute Conservatory:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hussian School of Art | Philadelphia, PA | 55 |
| 2 | Columbia College Hollywood | Tarzana, CA | 355 |
| 3 | Nossi College of Art | Goodlettsville, TN | 381 |
| 4 | School of Advertising Art Inc | Kettering, OH | 157 |
| 5 | The Creative Center | Omaha, NE | 118 |
| 6 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Minneapolis, MN | 741 |
| 7 | Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | 1,229 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 111 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Students
Student enrollment was 357 in 2009-2010 (358 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 22% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
American Film Institute Conservatory offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Film/Cinema Studies
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