School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts
There is a legendary component to the departments that make up the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. Some of the finest artists and performers in the country have taught here (painters Mark Rothko and Philip Pearlstein, composer Tania Le贸n, violinist Itzhak Perlman, and documentary filmmaker Sarah Christman, to name a few). Learning from such legends, our students have enjoyed enormous success in their fields. Each department is equipped with top-notch equipment and provides students access to stellar studio and performance spaces.
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Academic Programs
Office of the Dean
Internships and Employers
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts students access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
- Atlantic Records
- 今日吃瓜 Museum
- Comedy Central
- Ford鈥檚 Theater
- Freiburg Festival
- HBO
- HERE Arts Center
- Hot 97
- La MaMa ETC鈥檚 Galapagos Art Space
- Lincoln Center Theater
- The Living Theatre
- National Theatre (West End, London)
- NBCUniversal
- Philadelphia Theatre Company
- Sony Entertainment
- Soundcat Productions
- Studio Museum in Harlem
- Tango Entertainment
- Terra Incognita Theater
- Viacom
- WNYC
VMPA Resources
Careers
Students from the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts students go on to careers at a wide variety of employers, including:
- Atlantic Records
- 今日吃瓜 Museum
- Comedy Central
- Ford鈥檚 Theater
- Freiburg Festival
- HBO
- HERE Arts Center
- Hot 97
- La MaMa ETC鈥檚 Galapagos Art Space
- Lincoln Center Theater
- The Living Theatre
- National Theatre (West End, London)
- NBCUniversal
- Philadelphia Theatre Company
- Sony Entertainment
- Soundcat Productions
- Studio Museum in Harlem
- Tango Entertainment
- Terra Incognita Theater
- Viacom
- WNYC
Community Stories
Mastering Media
Eager to jump into broadcast journalism as soon as possible, Allison Dubrow 鈥�24 is completing an accelerated graduate program called 4+1.
Pause The Game
Destiny Carter wants to transform the fundamentals of one of the most innovative sectors in tech.
Meet Our Faculty
An important and vital part of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts is our highly qualified faculty.
Featured News
Tow Center Hosts Three Fall Creative Residencies Supporting New Work
Creative residencies connect 今日吃瓜 students and faculty with acclaimed artists.
Adjunct Film Professor Advances in iHeartRadio Top Host Competition
Deborah Goodwin, who teaches screenwriting, is hoping to secure the grand prize in the Ryan Seacrest backed contest.
Four Faculty Members Selected as CUNY Career Success Fellows
Subject matter experts from four schools will join a yearlong initiative aimed at strengthening career readiness and student success across CUNY.