Film ProductionBachelor of Fine Arts
CIP: 500602
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to build successful careers in film, television and video media. Citizens of the 21st century will be empowered and employable as they develop fluency in visual storytelling and production.
The Film Production program emphasizes the creative, technical and theoretical study of the moving image. Pre-production, production and post-production skill-sets taught in the major include: screenwriting, shot selection, cinematography, casting and collaborating with actors and TV journalists, script supervising, sound recording, and non-linear video editing with a multi-layered soundtrack. Students work collaboratively and have an opportunity to master their technical competency with state-of-the-art technology.
The Film Production program is intended for students who are interested in positions in the wide-ranging industries of film, television, video and internet-delivered media, whether they are located in Hollywood, New York, Florida or smaller film production centers that produce entertainment, information and corporate films and video.
Core curriculum | 37 credits | |
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Course number | Course name | Course credits |
DBR 100 | Introduction to Belief Systems | 3 |
DBR 200 | World Belief Systems | 3 |
DJC 100 | Foundations of U.S. Justice | 3 |
DJCP 100 | Citizenship Project | 2 |
DJC 200 | Civic Engagement and Social Justice | 3 |
DJLC 200 | Language and Culture | 2 |
DJCE 250 | Career Preparation | 2 |
DSS 100 | Theories of Self | 3 |
DSS 200 | Societies and Institutions | 3 |
DQR 100 | Algebra and Personal Finance | 3 |
DQR 200 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
DSL 100 | Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
DSL 200 | Science and Society | 3 |
LYNN 101 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
Major requirements | 69 credits | |
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Course number | Course name | Course credits |
CA 140 | Storyboarding Process | 3 |
CA 260 | Motion Graphics 2D | 3 |
CA 370 | Advanced Digital Video Editing | 3 |
CGD 115 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
COM 130 | Film Appreciation | 3 |
COM 140 | Audio Production | 3 |
COM 145 | Documentary Production | 3 |
COM 150 | Film Production | 3 |
COM 215 | Screenwriting | 3 |
COM 255 | Digital Video Editing | 3 |
COM 307 | Directing the Narrative | 3 |
COM 310 | Applied Media | 3 |
COM 315 | Advanced Screenwriting | 3 |
COM 326 | Film History (1895-1950) | 3 |
COM 327 | Cinematography | 3 |
COM 335 | Film History (1950-present) | 3 |
COM 355 | Lighting Practicum | 3 |
COM 410 | Film Theory | 3 |
COM 414 | Directing the Documentary | 3 |
COM 430 | International Film | 3 |
COM 435 | Production Management | 3 |
COM 465 | Film Practicum | 3 |
COM 484 | Film Production Capstone | 3 |
Electives | 11 credits | |
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Course number | Course name | Course credits |
Elective | 11 |
Upper Level Elective | 3 credits | |
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Course number | Course name | Course credits |
Upper Level Elective (3cr.) | 3 |
Total | 120 credits |
4-year plan
Fall
Course number | Course name |
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COM 130 | Film Appreciation |
COM 145 | Documentary Production |
CGD 115 | Digital Imaging I |
DJC 100 | Foundations of U.S. Justice |
DSS 100 | Theories of Self |
LYNN 101 | First Year Seminar |
Spring
Course number | Course name |
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CA 140 | Storyboarding Process |
COM 140 | Audio Production |
COM 150 | Film Production |
DBR 100 | Introduction to Belief Systems |
DJCP 100 | Citizenship Project |
DQR 100 | Algebra and Personal Finance |
Fall
Course number | Course name |
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CA 260 | Motion Graphics 2D |
COM 215 | Screenwriting |
COM 327 | Cinematography |
DBR 200 | World Belief Systems |
DSL 100 | Scientific Inquiry |
Spring
Course number | Course name |
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COM 255 | Digital Video Editing |
COM 355 | Lighting Practicum |
DJC 200 | Civic Engagement and Social Justice |
DJLC 200 | Language and Culture |
DQR 200 | Introductory Statistics |
Elective | Elective (3 Cr.) |
Fall
Course number | Course name |
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COM 310 | Applied Media |
COM 315 | Advanced Screenwriting |
COM 326 | Film History (1895-1950) |
COM 414 | Directing the Documentary |
DSL 200 | Science and Society |
Spring
Course number | Course name |
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CA 370 | Advanced Digital Video Editing |
COM 307 | Directing the Narrative |
COM 335 | Film History (1950-present) |
DSS 200 | Societies and Institutions |
Upper Level Elective | Upper Level Elective (3cr.) |
Fall
Course number | Course name |
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COM 410 | Film Theory |
COM 435 | Production Management |
COM 465 | Film Practicum |
Elective | Elective (3 Cr.) |
Upper Level Elective | Upper Level Elective (3cr.) |
Spring
Course number | Course name |
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COM 430 | International Film |
COM 484 | Film Production Capstone |
DJCE 250 | Career Preparation |
Elective | Elective (6 Cr.) |
Optional Elective | Optional Elective |
**Optional Electives are included within the semester tuition, but are not required for graduation.
The upper level elective in Spring of year four must be from the College of Communication and Design.