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2008-2009 University Catalog 
    
2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Film/Digital Video - Bachelor of Fine Arts


Program Total Credits: 123

The Filmmaking major provides students with a background in all phases of film and video production, including film cinematography, videography, film and video editing, and sound/image manipulation. As in still photography, filmmaking students acquire a strong background in criticism, theory, and history of media. All Film/Video majors pursue at least one practical internship as part of the degree requirements.

Foundation Year - Film/Digital Video Sequence - credits: 33


The Foundation Film/Digital Video Sequence is a track for self-declared Film and Digital Video majors. Foundation students are eligible to select any College of Art and Design major program regardless of the Foundation sequence they attend.

Fall Credits: 18


Spring Credits: 15


Sophomore Year Credits: 30


Fall Credits: 15


WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I & II are required of all Film/Video majors.

Select one course from the following two:


Spring Credits: 15


WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema II can be counted as a studio elective or liberal arts course.
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

Select one course from the following two:


Junior Year Credits: 30


Fall Credits: 15


  • Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

Spring Credits: 15


  • Electives Credits: 3 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

Senior Year Credits: 30


Fall Credits: 15


  • Electives Credits: 3 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

Spring Credits: 15


  • Electives Credits: 6 cr
  • Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

Liberal Arts Distribution


Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3 credits.

  • Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 15 cr

Note:


Electives must include at least nine studio credits taken outside the Film/Digital Video offerings.