Conservatory-Style Programs at NYFA
During NYFA’s 1 & 2-Year Certificate programs, aspiring visual storytellers can get practical training and experience in their chosen field. Our programs are designed for students to learn-by-doing, giving them the best opportunity to develop technical skills and build lasting knowledge in their discipline.
To help them create a portfolio or reel of their best work, students receive extensive mentorship from industry professionals and create a series of their own projects. Upon graduation, students will earn a college-credit bearing Certificate. Program offerings vary by campus.
1 & 2-Year Programs
Curriculum
The 1 & 2-Year programs are designed to provide hands-on, practical training in the creative process through practice and repetition. NYFA’s real-world approach allows students to spend the majority of their time creating content, helping them develop essential creative and technical skills in visual storytelling. For more information, please visit our course catalog. To see the 1 & 2-Year diploma and advanced program curricula at NYFA Australia, please visit the NYFA Australia site.
Our 1 & 2-Year programs are great opportunities to build lasting skills in a non-degree, conservatory-based program.
- Individuals who prefer to gain practical, hands-on training in their chosen field in lieu of a degree
- Students with an undergraduate or graduate degree who do not wish to pursue an additional degree
- Professionals looking to make a shift and enter a new industry
- Professionals looking to add a specialization or upskill
All students who wish to enroll in a 1 & 2-Year program at NYFA must be proficient in English and have earned a high school diploma (at a minimum) or an acceptable equivalent. Applicants submit an online application, and will then receive instructions on how to submit the following required application materials.
Applicants must submit the following materials for admission:
- Completed Program Application
- Application Fee ($75)
- Proof of High School completion
- Creative Portfolio
- Proof of English proficiency
To learn more, visit our certificate application requirements page.
1 & 2-Year Program Applications
To apply for one of NYFA’s programs, please visit the application links below.
Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.