<p>you really need to look at the Open Arts curriculum to see “what classes you can take at Tisch” if you are admitted to CAS. [Open</a> Arts: Tisch School of the Arts at NYU](<a href=“Open Arts”>Open Arts)
I"ll be honest: I don’t think that applying to CAS is “playing it safe,” because you don’t look like a shoo-in. If you’re truly interested in film, then you should apply to Tisch. They will be looking for your ability to tell a story, not your experience or expertise in filmmaking. </p>
<p>I wouldn’t place all your bets on a “dream school” in any case. All schools will have their pluses and minuses.</p>