<p>Does anyone have any info on The International Modeling and Talent Agency (IMTA) or the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts? The later supposedly offers a BFA, but is a two year program. Not sure how that would work.</p>
<p>I don’t know where you heard that the NY Cons. offered a BFA, but I was curious and went to their website. The course is a certificate only - no degree of any kind attached. They did say that their credit hours could transfer to many community colleges, and 4 year institutions. </p>
<p>For IMTA, did you mean Agency, or Association? If the latter, it is a trade org. that exposes “competitors” to modeling/talent agencies. I would guess it would be more productive for modeling than acting/MT.</p>
<p>Yikes! Just Googled IMTA, and one of the articles that popped up pretty close to the top took me to a link where one of the topics listed on the top was “modeling scams”. It included an article from the NY Post, which certainly made it sound like it belonged on a page about scams. Do your research before you write any big checks ever!</p>
<p>If I am not mistaken, the New York Conservatory used to be called The School for Film and Television and no, it doesn’t offer a BFA.</p>
<p>I do know at least one very talented young actor (not an MT) who is going there next year. I cannot, however, speak to the program’s quality.</p>
<p>NMR - you are undoubtedly correct - their website still contained references to “SFT”, but I didn’t bother to figure out what that stood for.</p>
<p>llong39, I don’t know about the two programs you asked about, but if you are looking for 2 year programs that can lead, with additional schooling, to BFA or BAs, go the “arts-major” thread, where someone has started a list of two-year drama programs. There are many reputable ones, including AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts) with locations in LA and NYC, and Circle in the Square, in NYC. Good luck in your search!</p>
<p>IMTA is a scam. A model should NEVER pay for being seen or represented or being included in a competitionor showcase. If you have the look, the agency will want you. They make their $ off of commissions once the model is booking jobs. Snapshots are fine when starting out. “Professional” portfolios are often part of a scam, as well.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the info. I am researching for a friend and will forward your comments.</p>