Academics

hands and minds on

SAAMPT currently offers one-year program in Digital and Documentary Filmmaking, and a two-year advanced program in Directing for Camera, and Cinematography. The courses are designed on the pattern of largest film program / department in the world at Columbia College Chicago which offers comprehensive study and extensive hands-on work in filmmaking. SAAMPT is now offering "2+2" arrangement whereby, students who successfully complete SAAMPT 2 year program would be eligible to enroll in the Columbia College undergraduate degree as juniors and ultimately (after approximately 2 years of further study) receive a Columbia College Chicago BA degree in Film & Video. SAAMPT also offers 1 -2 months workshops / short courses in Film & Video, Photography, and Film Appreciation.