program the projects you work on become more complex. In beginning film classes you might make black and white 8mm or short videos.
As you progress you make longer and more complex projects and can choose between experimental type or narrative films. Generally students are given a certain amount of tape or film stock and the basic equipment such as lights and dollies that one would need. If a student wishes to make something that requires more complex props and/or equipment then they need to provide the funding themselves. Generally, every student that wants to can direct their own films with other students acting as crew members on their films and vice versa.
NYU has a good selection of equipment. It is not always the latest technology and technology changes so frequently, especially when it comes to video, but in general you won’t be lacking for