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. Filmmaking students, like students in all Media Arts programs, acquire a strong background in criticism, theory, and history of media. All Film/Video majors pursue at least one internship as part of the degree requirements.

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

Students who want an art and design focus on filmmaking can access this two-course sequence in their first year. It provides a hands-on experiences in time/motion studies, and an introduction to the principles of video and sound production. Students will take the full complement of Foundation studies in a slightly different sequence that requires a heavier course load during the first semester. Consequently, students selected to enter this sequence must show evidence, via their portfolio and academic records that they are capable of succeeding. Foundation students are eligible to select any College of Art and Design major program, regardless of the Foundation sequence they attend.

Fall Credits: 18

FNDP 111 - Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 151 - Two-dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 161 - Three-dimensional Design/Time Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 171 - Time and Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAAH 111 - Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 - First-year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

Select three courses from the following four:
FNDP 112 - Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 152 - Two-dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 162 - Three-dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 102 - Video: Strategies and Tactics Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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LAAH 112 - Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Sophomore Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

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

MAFL 201 - Introduction to Film I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAPH 201 - Introduction to Photography I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CMMC 103 - Sound Communication Credits: 3 cr, 5 hrs
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WRIT 251 - Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema II can be counted as a studio elective or liberal arts course.

MAFL 202 - Introduction to Film/Digital Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 202 - Introduction to Animation II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 252 - Narrative Cinema II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
Select one course from the following two:
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Junior Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

MAFL 301 - Junior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 311 - Sync-Sound for Narrative Film Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 220 - Writing for the Short Film Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits.)

Spring Credits: 15

MAFL 302 - Junior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 320 - Film Forum: Selected Topics Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 331 - Experimental Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3 cr

Senior Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

MAFL 401 - Senior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MACR 443 - Time: A Multidisciplinary Seminar Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MACR 499 - Internship Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs (Can be taken fall, spring or summer semester.)
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3 cr

Spring Credits: 15

MAFL 402 - Senior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
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LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits.)
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ELEC XX3 - Elective Course(s) Credits: 3 cr (Take two courses for 6 credits.)

Liberal Arts Distribution

Note all liberal arts courses are 3 credits.

LACR 101 - First-year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 111 - Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 - Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
WRIT 251 - Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
LAXX XXX - Liberal Arts Elective Course Credits: 3 cr Take five courses for 15 credits.

Note:

Electives must include at least 9 studio credits taken outside the Film/Digital Video offerings.