School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts
There is a legendary component to the departments that make up the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. Some of the finest artists and performers in the country have taught here (painters Mark Rothko and Philip Pearlstein, composer Tania León, violinist Itzhak Perlman, and documentary filmmaker Sarah Christman, to name a few). Learning from such legends, our students have enjoyed enormous success in their fields. Each department is equipped with top-notch equipment and provides students access to stellar studio and performance spaces.
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No. 6
Top Performer in Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
No. 3
Best Value College
The Wall Street Journal, 2025
Degrees
Meet Our Faculty
An important and vital part of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts is our highly qualified faculty.
Stories from our Community
Building a Business, Fulfilling a Dream
Mina Marsow ’11 credits Brooklyn College with helping her build the foundation that ultimately allowed her to launch a business rooted in purpose and passion.
Mastering Media
Eager to jump into broadcast journalism as soon as possible, Allison Dubrow ’24 is completing an accelerated graduate program called 4+1.
VMPA Resources
CUNY ARTS
CUNY Cultural Corps
Readings on Anti-Racism: A Resource
All In for Your Success
While you’re here to focus on your education, we’ll be here to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to achieve your academic, professional, and life goals. With a vast array of offerings, including career services, financial aid, guidance and counseling, and health and wellness, you’ll find a campus full of people and resources to support you every step of the way.
Internships and Employers
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts students access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
- Atlantic Records
- Brooklyn Museum
- Comedy Central
- Ford’s Theater
- Freiburg Festival
- HBO
- HERE Arts Center
- Hot 97
- La MaMa ETC’s Galapagos Art Space
- Lincoln Center Theater
- The Living Theatre
- National Theatre (West End, London)
- NBCUniversal
- Philadelphia Theatre Company
- Sony Entertainment
- Soundcat Productions
- Studio Museum in Harlem
- Tango Entertainment
- Terra Incognita Theater
- Viacom
- WNYC
Academic Resources
Our campus at Brooklyn College is built with all the resources you’ll need to succeed in your education.
Academic advising
To help you find your way.
Research Opportunities
To help you dig deeper.
Library Resources
To help you discover more.
Go Further
There’s no limit to how far you can go.
Featured News
Building a Business, Fulfilling a Dream
Mina Marsow ’11 credits Brooklyn College with helping her build the foundation that ultimately allowed her to launch a business rooted in purpose and passion.
All Honors Senior Thesis Colloquium Proposals Accepted to 2026 National Conference on Undergraduate Research
The across-the-board acceptance marks a first for the colloquium and is believed to be a record achievement for Brooklyn College.
Art Professor Christopher Richards Honored by Museum at FIT Exhibition
Running February 18–April 19, “Art X Fashion” explores the dynamic relationship between fashion and fine art through more than 140 objects.
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Go Far. Go to Brooklyn.
Now accepting graduate program applications for 2025.