Those wishing to pursue academic studies will find undergraduate film studies degree along with an MA in cinema/television and an MFA in television/radio available at Southern Methodist University. The Art Institute of Dallas offers practical, 21-month training courses in video production. The Institute for Interactive Arts and Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas offers bachelor, master, and master of fine arts degrees in art and technology, which includes filmmaking. North Lake College in nearby Irving offers a video technology associate degree.
U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics indicate that the motion picture and video sector is projected to experience growth of nearly 14% by 2012, which translates to approximately 100 total job openings. This figure includes both new positions and those that become open due to a current position being vacated. Due to the large television market in Dallas, the broadcasting sector is projected to see 300 new job openings through to 2012, an increase of 12%.
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