Bachelor of Arts, Film Production

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Bachelor of Arts Film Production Four Year Plan

Program Description

The Film Production degree emphasizes the principles and best practices of film production. The film production core includes various courses related to filmmaking and storytelling, including classes on narrative, cinematography, screenwriting, and editing; students also select a few film electives (such as those focused on audio, screen acting, or motion graphics). Students critically analyze and produce various films (including documentaries and short films), co-curricular productions, and portfolio and capstone projects in courses and for the annual film festival.

Potential Career Options

Potential career options for those pursuing this degree include director, producer, director of photography (cinematographer), script supervisor, film editor, screenwriter, actor, and other film-related careers.

Foundational Core - 61 Credit Hours

Intellectual and Practical Skills - 15 Credit Hours

COMM 1433 - FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH Credits: 3
ENGL 1133 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION I Credits: 3
ENGL 1233 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION II Credits: 3

Mathematics: Select Two (2) of the Following (6 Credits):

MATH 1213 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA Credits: 3
MATH 1313 - TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS Credits: 3
MATH 1323 - EXPLORATION IN MATHEMATICS Credits: 3
MATH 1413 - PRECALCULUS Credits: 3
MATH 2023 - INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS Credits: 3
MATH 2144 - CALCULUS I Credits: 4

Engaging Human Culture and the Natural World - 19 Credit Hours

Intermediate Language - 6 Credit Hours

Language Requirement (Intermediate Level; Beginning Level prerequisites are placed in general electives) - 6 Hrs

Students who demonstrate proficiency at the Intermediate B level may take 6 additional hours of General Electives.

Choose 6 credit hours from the following:

LANG 2133 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH (A) Credits: 3
LANG 2233 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH (B) Credits: 3

Major Core - 41 Credit Hours

Communication Core - 1 Credit Hour

COMM 4001 - COMMUNICATION SEMINAR Credits: 1

Film Production Concentration - 40 Hours

COMM 1803 - INTRODUCTION TO FILM PRODUCTION Credits: 3
COMM 2533 - NARRATIVE STRUCTURE IN FILM Credits: 3
COMM 2613 - DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING Credits: 3
COMM 2703 - PRODUCING FOR FILM Credits: 3
COMM 3253 - DIRECTING FOR FILM Credits: 3
COMM 3263 - CINEMATOGRAPHY Credits: 3
COMM 3283 - EDITING FOR STORY Credits: 3
COMM 3293 - CINEMATIC DESIGN Credits: 3
COMM 3783 - FILM HISTORY Credits: 3
COMM 3701 - FILM PRACTICUM Credits: 0.5
2 Credit Hours are Required
COMM 3723 - SCREENWRITING I Credits: 3
COMM 4173 - SENIOR FILM CAPSTONE DEVELOPMENT Credits: 3
COMM 4913 - SENIOR FILM CAPSTONE PROJECT Credits: 3

Select Two (2) Credits of the Following:

ARTV 3223 - MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGN Credits: 3
COMM 1603 - SCREEN ACTING Credits: 3
COMM 3273 - DOCUMENTARY FILM PRODUCTION Credits: 3
COMM 3701 - FILM PRACTICUM Credits: 0.5
Up to 2 Credit Hours
COMM 3763 - AUDIO FOR TV AND FILM Credits: 3
COMM 4183 - INTERNATIONAL VISUAL STORYTELLING Credits: 3
COMM 4743 - SCREENWRITING II Credits: 3
COMM 4463 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN FILM PRODUCTION Credits: 3
MUSC 2093 - MUSIC FOR FILM AND TV Credits: 3

Bachelor of Arts, Film Production

Foundational Core - 61 Credit Hours

Intellectual and Practical Skills - 15 Credit Hours

Mathematics: Select Two (2) of the Following (6 Credits):

Engaging Human Culture and the Natural World - 19 Credit Hours

Natural Science with Lab: Select One (1) of the Following plus Lab (4 Credits):

Behavior Science: Select One (1) of the Following (3 Credits):

Social Science: Select One (1) of the Following (3 Credits):

Historical Perspective: Select One (1) of the Following (3 Credits):

Humanities: Select One (1) of the Following (3 Credits):

Literature: Select One (1) of the Following (3 Credits):

Spiritual Formation - 12 Credit Hours

Personal and Social Responsibility - 9 Credit Hours

Intermediate Language - 6 Credit Hours

Major Core - 41 Credit Hours

Communication Core - 1 Credit Hour

Film Production Concentration - 40 Hours

Select Two (2) Credits of the Following:

General Electives - 18 Credit Hours

Total Program: 120 Credit Hours