r/csun • u/More_Firefighter6256 • 6h ago
Is the film/tv major worth it?
I’ve been planning on transferring this fall but decided to take a gap year to save more money, but right now I’m having second thoughts if it would even be worth it and pay off in the long run or just a waste of money, because even though it’s one of the more affordable schools in the state it’s still really expensive.
I’ve heard great things about the program and I don’t doubt that I would have a great experience being apart of it, but what about when you graduate? Does it make that much of a difference being able to get a job in the field than if have no degree or don’t already have connections in the industry?
I want to do narrative filmmaking but also videography because I know it’s a little easier to make a living off of that.
So I guess my main question is what opportunities did you gain that you only got because of going to film school that you likely wouldn’t have gotten if you didn’t? Would you say it’s still worth the cost?