Academic Resources

Television and Film students at St. John's gain direct experience at the state-of-the-art broadcast studios on our Queens campus, which include computer animation and other cutting-edge technologies needed for success in the broadcast industries.

Students also enjoy outstanding internship opportunities thanks to our faculty's extensive professional connections in the New York area's world-class television, radio and film industries. Our students have interned at CNN, MTV, HBO and other leading media organizations throughout the New York City metropolitan area.

Students gain an academic and professional edge by joining any of St. John's more than 180 student clubs and organizations. The College of Professional Studies offers membership in clubs and societies of special interest to Television and Film majors:

  • St. John's University Television Club (WRED): Members prepare for the competitive television/media industry by providing access to St. John's state-of-the-art equipment. Students are able to write, direct, product, edit and act in video productions.
  • Communication Arts Film Society: Members write, produce and shoot their own 16mm motion pictures; run weekly film screenings; and engage in various motion picture-related activities.
  • WSJU: The student-run campus radio station offering academic credit and practical broadcast experience for students interested in the field of radio.

Students also may qualify for any of St. John's varied honor societies. For example, Television and Film majors can apply to The College of Professional Studies Honor Society, which recognizes undergraduates who demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in campus, community and church activities.

All new students receive their own wireless laptop computer with full access to the University's award-winning network. Other facilities include high-tech classrooms, laboratories and our 1.7 million-volume University Library. Our new D’Angelo Center is a five-story, 127,000-square-foot University and Student Center with classrooms, lecture halls, a Starbucks Café and a full-service food court.

Students take advantage of St. John’s location in dynamic New York City. Our faculty and Career Center have strong ties to employers and other professional and educational resources throughout the New York area. Students also make New York their classroom through innovative courses like Discover New York.

Students also benefit from St. John's focus on an international academic experience. The University offers extensive study abroad courses during the academic year as well as the winter and summer semesters. Students can live and learn at St. John's Rome, Italy, campus and Paris, France, location.