BFA in Media Arts - Video Arts in Boston United States | Northeastern University

The video arts specialization is an interdisciplinary area centered on innovative visual storytelling, blending core art and design principles with historical context, filmmaking techniques, cinematic approaches (covering documentary, narrative, and avant-garde methods), teamwork models, and frameworks for societal transformation. This program's curriculum spans a wider, more varied spectrum than conventional video art, mirroring the medium's vibrant development across diverse settings. Students in the video arts track can investigate conventional, unconventional, and hybrid approaches to video creation within numerous artistic and technological environments. The emphasis on diverse artistic formats—hence the designation "video arts"—highlights our commitment to nurturing students eager to push boundaries with emerging technologies, storytelling techniques, and visual styles while integrating these innovations into traditional video art practices.

Ongoing advancements in digital technology and worldwide connectivity have created an ever-changing landscape for creators shaping visual experiences through screens, smart devices, and novel materials. Artists continually develop new methods for conceptualizing, producing, and sharing their visions. The media arts programs—including animation, photography, and video arts—are presented with existing variations and possibilities yet to be explored.