Radio, Television, and Film Programs

The RTVF Department also includes a Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Studies and Production.

Radio, Television, Film

At Hofstra University’s Department of Radio, Television, Film you will learn the art and craft of creative storytelling in radio, video/television, film and new media through programs designed to prepare students for the challenges that await them in the dynamic, transformative world of mediated communication.

Our students have access to a rich variety of resources including:

• Award-winning faculty who are industry experts, working professionals, and accomplished scholars, including Emmy Award winners, groundbreaking documentary and feature filmmakers, radio personalities, writers, editors, and producers.
• State-of-the-art television, film and radio facilities including two studios and student-run radio station, WRHU 88.7 FM Radio Hofstra University, in which to work and learn, as early as the first year
• Unparalleled real-world experience on and off-campus, including hundreds of internship opportunities within 25 miles of New York City, the media capital of the U.S.

With programs that combine a strong liberal arts framework with the latest media technology, our students are taught to think critically as they explore countless opportunities to express themselves creatively and prepare for professional careers as the next generation of communication leaders.