Bachelor of Science, Film Production

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Bachelor of Science, Film Production (Four-Year Plan)

Program Description

The Film Production program emphasizes the principles and best practices of film production. The film production core features 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.

Total Program Hours - 120

Foundational Core - 34 Credit Hours

SEU Foundations - 3 Credit Hours

CORE 1111 - COMMUNITY AND COLLEGE SUCCESS Credits: 1
CORE 1112 - DIVINE DESIGN AND MISSIONAL VOCATION Credits: 2

Worldview Formation - 9 Credit Hours

BIBL 1113 - THE STORY OF SCRIPTURE Credits: 3
THEO 1213 - LIVED THEOLOGY Credits: 3
CORE 3113 - WORLDVIEW AND COMPLEX PROBLEMS SEMINAR Credits: 3

Habits of Inquiry - 22 Credit Hours

Major Core - 45 Credit Hours

Film Production Core - 39 Credit 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 3723 - SCREENWRITING I Credits: 3
COMM 3763 - AUDIO FOR TV AND FILM Credits: 3
COMM 3783 - FILM HISTORY Credits: 3
COMM 4173 - SENIOR FILM CAPSTONE DEVELOPMENT Credits: 3
COMM 4913 - SENIOR FILM CAPSTONE PROJECT Credits: 3

Film Production Electives - Select Two (2) of the Following (6 Credits):

ARTV 3223 - MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGN Credits: 3
COMM 1603 - SCREEN ACTING Credits: 3
COMM 3273 - DOCUMENTARY FILM PRODUCTION Credits: 3
COMM 4183 - INTERNATIONAL VISUAL STORYTELLING Credits: 3
COMM 4743 - SCREENWRITING II Credits: 3
COMM 4463 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN FILM PRODUCTION Credits: 3

Divine Design (Major Specific Experiential Learning) - 6 Credit Hours

COMM 3701 - FILM PRACTICUM Credits: 0.5
COMM 4001 - COMMUNICATION SEMINAR Credits: 1
COMM 4823 - COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP Credits: 3

Divine Design - 35 Credit Hours

To meet the Divine Design requirement, students may earn credit hours in general elective courses, declared minors/certificates, or enjoy other experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad, internships, or practicums. Other practicum options include PRAC 1001 (1 credit hour), PRAC 1002 (2 credit hours), PRAC 1003 (3 credit hours), PRAC 1004 (4 credit hours), up to 24 credit hours. General Electives are any college-level course that does not satisfy the above program requirements. Students must complete the above program requirements with the remaining credit hours earned in the Divine Design to meet the total program hours.

Bachelor of Science, Film Production

Total Program Hours - 120

Foundational Core - 34 Credit Hours

SEU Foundations - 3 Credit Hours

Worldview Formation - 9 Credit Hours

Habits of Inquiry - 22 Credit Hours

Discursive Inquiry - 6 Credit Hours

Natural-Scientific Inquiry - 4 Credit Hours; Select One with Lab:

Quantitative Inquiry - 3 Credit Hours; Select One:

Socio-Historical Inquiry- 6 Credit Hours; Select Two:

Creative-Aesthetic Inquiry - 3 Credit Hours; Select One:

Major Core - 45 Credit Hours

Film Production Core - 39 Credit Hours

Film Production Electives - Select Two (2) of the Following (6 Credits):

Divine Design (Major Specific Experiential Learning) - 6 Credit Hours

Divine Design - 35 Credit Hours