Pittsburgh Film & Video Schools & Programs A large film renaissance is taking place in Pittsburgh, thanks to young talent in filmmaking and visual arts who are flocking to the educational programs in Pittsburgh. Schools such as Carnegie Mellon broaden its students' experience and training with its Entertainment Technology Center for visual storytelling . Chatham University offers its film/digital video-making major , helping those aiming for a film career develop their artistic and technical skills in a real-world media setting. Both Duquesne University and Seton Hill University deliver the technical know-how and theoretical background in their media & production and art & technology programs, respectively.

The benefits of immersing yourself in one of these programs are immense, but if you’re a video, media communication, or film student who says, “Show me the money,” there may also be dollar signs in your future in the Pittsburgh area. Job-growth statistics project that audio/video techies can expect 6.8% growth through 2012, while media and communication workers can expect 2.1% growth. Camera operators and film/video editors are supposed to see flat or slightly negative growth.

Film & Video Schools, Programs & Courses in Pittsburgh
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why Pittsburgh is a Great Place to Study Film & Video
Pittsburgh, PA is a thriving contributor to the bustling mega-metroplex that stretches from Boston to Washington DC, full of culture and the arts. Film students and others looking to break into a career in the art and entertainment industry are gradually gaining awareness of this alternative to the better-known hotspots, and Pittsburgh is well on its way to becoming a hip center of video and multimedia art.

Other Resources for Film & Video Education and Careers in Pittsburgh
  • Film Kitchen
  • Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
  • Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
  • Three Rivers Film Festival
  • Carnegie Museum of Art
  • Film & Video - Employers in Pittsburgh
  • Penn Avenue Arts Initiative PAAI
  • PCTV
  • WQED TV
  • Pittsburgh Filmmakers job classifieds

  • Film & Video - Internship Opportunities in Pittsburgh
  • Pittsburgh Filmmakers
  • KDKA-TV
  • WPXI-TV
  • WTAE-TV
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