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Advanced Standing and Tuition Credit

Certificate to Degree Pathways at NYFA

Our certificate programs are art-based, conservatory-style programs. Students who complete 1 & 2-Year Certificate programs may apply to have these art focused credits transferred to a NYFA degree program. NYFA degree programs require additional studies within the discipline, as well as the liberal arts. Our graduate and undergraduate degree programs are available at NYFA New York, Los Angeles, and South Beach (Miami).

After completing a certificate program and getting approval to enroll in a degree program, students may choose to attend a new campus. Please note that program availability at campuses may vary. To learn more, prospective students should reach out to their admissions representative. Existing NYFA students will need approval from their department.

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3D Animation & VFX

  • 1-Year Certificate in 3D Animation & VFX (LA) —> BFA 3D Animation & VFX (LA)
  • 1-Year Certificate in 3D Animation & VFX (LA) —> MFA 3D Animation & VFX (LA)

Acting for Film

  • 1-Year Certificate in Acting for Film (NYC, LA, SB) —> AFA Acting for Film (LA)
  • 1-Year Certificate in Acting for Film (NYC, LA, SB) —> BFA Acting for Film (NYC, LA, SB)
  • 1-Year Diploma in Acting for Film (NYFA Australia) —> BFA Acting for Film (NYC, LA, SB)*
  • 2-Year Certificate in Acting for Film (NYC) —> BFA Acting for Film (NYC, LA, SB)

*For NYFA Australia’s pathways to degrees, please see our pathways to US degree programs section.

Cinematography

  • 1-Year Certificate in Cinematography (NYC, LA) —> MFA Cinematography (LA)

Entertainment Media

All 1-Year Certificates are eligible to receive advanced standing in the Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) in Entertainment Media. The Entertainment Media BFA is offered at NYFA New York.

Filmmaking

  • 1-Year Certificate in Filmmaking (NYC, LA, SB) —> AFA Filmmaking (LA)
  • 1-Year Certificate in Filmmaking (NYC, LA, SB) —> BFA Filmmaking (NYC, LA, SB)
  • 1-Year Certificate in Filmmaking (NYC, LA, SB) —> MFA Filmmaking (LA, SB)
  • 2-Year Certificate in Filmmaking (NYC) —> BFA in Filmmaking (NYC, LA, SB)

Game Design

  • 1-Year Certificate in Game Design (LA) —> AFA Game Design (LA)
  • 1-Year Certificate in Game Design (LA) —> BFA Game Design (LA)
  • 1-Year Certificate in Game Design (LA) —> MFA Game Design (LA)

Musical Theatre

  • 1-Year Certificate in Musical Theatre (NYC) —> BFA Musical Theatre (NYC)
  • 2-Year Certificate in Musical Theatre (NYC) —> BFA Musical Theatre (NYC)

Photography

  • 1-Year Certificate in Photography (NYC, LA) —> AFA Photography (LA)
  • 1-Year Certificate in Photography (NYC, LA) —> BFA Photography (LA)
  • 2-Year Certificate in Photography (NYC, LA) —> BFA Photography (LA)

Producing

  • 1-Year Certificate in Producing (NYC, LA) —> AFA Producing (LA)
  • 1-Year Certificate in Producing (NYC, LA) —> BFA Producing (LA)
  • 1-Year Certificate in Producing (NYC, LA) —> MFA Producing (LA)

Screenwriting

  • 1-Year Certificate in Screenwriting (NYC, LA) —> AFA Screenwriting (LA)
  • 1-Year Certificate in Screenwriting (NYC, LA) —> BFA Screenwriting (LA)
  • 1-Year Certificate in Screenwriting (NYC, LA) —> MFA Screenwriting (LA)