Maya Muma: Emmy-Award Winning Film Editor “I wanted a classroom environment where we learned how to think critically, where we discussed and wrote. You can understand how the software works, but if you don't know how to tell a story, a good, authentic, and ethical story — you can't make a good film.” Learn More
Tanya Sondergaard Toft: Author, Artist, Curator “I work at the intersection of new media art, architecture, and the urban environment. The fieldwork research skills I learned at The New School I now apply to my projects.” Learn More
Sean Baker Tells Students There's 'No Set Formula' for Filmmaking "I have always held The New School in high regard for its progressive thinking in the approach to education and the wealth of talent that I observed in the student body.” Learn More
Ken Anderson: Curating a New Kind of Film Festival “What I liked the most about The New School’s film program is that they supported radical films, films that think outside of the box.” Learn More
Lulu Men: Field Producer on Oscar-Winning Documentary “Always pick projects you believe in and do it for the love of the craft of storytelling. Work with good people and have good connections.” Learn More
Saundra Thomas: Former Vice President of Community Affairs at WABC-TV "I had no idea there was a job that would allow me to use my creative skills and combine my deep passion for people and community to tell stories and make change. I believe my experience and education created the space and room for me to be successful in doing both." Learn More
Career Support As soon as you enter your first year of study, you can take advantage of the services of The New School’s Center for Graduate Careers and Professional Development. The office works directly with recruiting employers and offers help with career planning and decision making, networking, and referrals. Learn More
June 11, 2020 American Psycho Director Mary Harron Discusses her New School Residence and Film Career Mary Harron, the director best known for films such as American Psycho and Killing Andy Warhol, recently spent three days leading master classes and sharing her filmmaking process with New ...
March 20, 2020 The New School Launches an Online Program in Partnership with BuzzFeed When The New School was founded, it pioneered a new concept in higher education: educational programs for adults outside of traditional degree programs. The university continues to lead in developing ...
March 05, 2020 American Psycho Director Mary Harron is Chosen as the School of Media Studies Summer 2020 Dorothy H. Hirshon Director in Residence From I Shot Andy Warhol to American Psycho to The Notorious Bettie Page, award-winning Filmmaker Mary Harron’s work includes some of the most memorable and original films from the last ...
October 25, 2019 School of Media Studies to Host 2019 National Student Production Awards For the first time in its history, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is bringing its National Student Production Awards to New York City. This year’s broadcast ...
June 13, 2019 The New School’s Academic Year in Books 2018-19: Alumni The 2018-2019 academic year was another successful one for The New School’s alumni authors, who published dozens of compelling works that resonated with audiences throughout the world. From the harrowing ...
March 21, 2019 The New School + #SXSW: Faculty, Alumni, and Students Showcase Innovative, Interdisciplinary Projects Every March, thousands of people, and almost as many brands, descend upon Austin, Texas, for the annual #SXSW Interactive Festival. For the last five years, The New School has been ...
March 14, 2019 ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ Director and 2019 Hirshon Director-in-Residence Raoul Peck Inspires Students to Create Truth Through Film Filmmaker Raoul Peck has no interest in fiction. He’s drawn to reality and he’s compelled by stories that tell the truth, even when the truth is uncomfortable. Peck, director of ...
September 25, 2018 Greg Mania, Media Studies '17, Juggles Comedy, Writing, and Teaching Greg Mania, MA Media Studies ’17, is taking his talents to the classroom in a series of online writing workshops for Personal Disclosures – beginning October 1 and running for ...
August 28, 2018 The New School Announces Inaugural Cohort of Impact Entrepreneurship Fellows Last year, The New School launched the Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative (IEI), a university-wide program supporting early-stage socially engaged entrepreneurial leaders in developing the mindsets, skills, and sense of purpose needed to thrive ...
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