Snapshot

Minimum GPA: 3.00

Terms and Dates:

  • Fall 2024
    August 22, 2024 to December 19, 2024
  • Spring 2025
    January 16, 2025 to May 15, 2025

Advisor:

Brianna Brown

Cornell Affiliations:

Global Learning

Off-campus partner:

CET Academic Programs

Overview

This program does not have capacity constraints; no back-up is required.

Some prior knowledge of film is recommended.

Opportunity Description

Take hands-on courses and workshops at one of the world's finest film academies, FAMU, the Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.

What is unique about this program?

Produce and direct your own stories on 16mm or 35mm film. Take hands-on courses and workshops at one of the world's finest film academies, FAMU, the Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. You'll participate in all aspects of filmmaking: directing, cinematography, screenwriting and editing. The program is open to challenge-seeking students who are excited to collaborate with peers and mentors.

Create Your Own Film. Live in Prague While You're At It.

  • Hands-on courses and workshops with faculty mentors
  • Based at FAMU, the Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
  • Collaboration in small groups with Czech students, international students and CET peers
  • Documentary option for fall students
  • 35mm option for advanced fall students
  • Courses taught in English
  • No language prerequisite, but previous film experience, such as coursework in film production, is strongly encouraged

How do I learn about CET?

  • Browse their Student Voices page to learn more about CET from first-hand experiences
  • Check out CET's Diversity and Inclusion page to learn more about resources by program and D&E scholarships

Things to Consider Before Applying

  • Review the information on the Education Abroad Office’s Get Started page for important considerations on academics and finances, and a guide to next steps
  • Find answers on the Education Abroad FAQ and resource pages for Cornell study abroad policy, health, and safety updates
  • Still have questions?  Visit the Get Advice page and learn how to connect with an Education Abroad Advisors
  • Want to keep up to date with Cornellians Abroad? Follow Education Abroad on social media, @cornelliansabroad@CornellEducationAbroad

How do I apply?

Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. You may complete both steps simultaneously, but the Cornell approval process must be complete before your program advisor in the Office of Global Learning can submit any approval or nomination to the program.

  1. For Cornell Approval, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are approved by the Office of Global Learning on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this page.
  2. For Program Admission, complete an external application directly on the program’s webpage, using the link in the “Snapshot” section. (Note: This deadline may be in advance of the general Cornell deadline for approval. Many programs fill by rolling admission.