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. 1
Ethnically Diverse Campus for 5th Year
U.S. News & World Report, 2022
Best Bang for the Buck
Best Value College
Forbes, 2021-2023
NO. 1
PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN NYC
Academic Influence
No. 7
Top Performer in Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report
NO. 13
MOST ECONOMIC MOBILITY IN THE U.S.
The Third Way
Degrees
Stories from our Community
Pause The Game
Destiny Carter wants to transform the fundamentals of one of the most innovative sectors in tech.
A Home for a Misfit Adventurist
Master’s candidate and Grammy winner Leah Coloff is jazzed about how PIMA pushes her artistry.
Curator for the People
Kevin Parks ’95 oversees a treasure trove of music at the New York Public Library.
Meet Our Faculty
An important and vital part of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts is our highly qualified faculty.
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
Mikhail Voskresensky Thrills Piano Students
The former head of the Moscow Conservatory gives master class in Don Buchwald Theater.
David Grubbs Releasing New Solo Project
Whistle from Above also features the work of Brooklyn College Professor of Art Jennifer McCoy.
Celebrated Pianist Jeffrey Biegel Nominated for Another Grammy Award
Professor from the Conservatory of Music up for Best Choral Performance for work on "Dreams of the Fallen."
Contact Information
School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts
1234 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.3180
F: 718.951.3188
Paula J. Massood
Interim Dean
E: PMassood@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Melanie Hill-Cantey
Operations Manager
E: Melanie.HillCantey@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Vladlena Varshavskaya
Administrative Executive Coordinator
E: V.Varshavskaya@brooklyn.cuny.edu
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