Department of Cinema Studies
721 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10003-6807
A two-part portfolio is required. Part 1 is a 5- to 10-page essay on a film, a director, or any film-related topic. Part 2 is a one-page statement that should address the following questions:
1. Have you had any previous cinema-related course work?
2. What areas of cinema studies are you most interested in exploring (i.e., film genres, directors, theoretical issues, etc.)?
3. What are some of your career aspirations (i.e., film journalist/critic, film museum or archive worker, film industry professional, screenwriter, filmmaker, etc.)?
