Film

Film Degree Plan (PDF)

The B.A. degree in Film offers students the opportunity to explore film history, theory, and criticism in depth along with a hands-on introduction to production.  This combination of theoretical study with production experience gives students a unique understanding of how film creates meaning.  Film studies students may choose to focus their analysis of film through a specialization in Screenwriting or Directing.

Film Core:  Credit Hours:
Concentration Requirements:
B.A. Requirements:

Film Core:

FVA 101. Introduction to Film
ENGL 210. Elements of Film
ENGL 310. Studies in Film
FVA 480WI. Senior Thesis: Fall
FVA 481SI. Senior Thesis: Spring

Screenwriting: Concentration Requirements:

FVA 201. Screenwriting Fundamentals
THEA 213. Play Analysis
PHIL 221. Philosophy of Art
FVA 301. Advanced Screenwriting
ENGL 302WI. Writing: Exposition
ENGL 306WI. Writing: Fiction, Poetry, Drama   
ARH 382 Modern Art – Post-Modern Art
ENGL 406G/WI. Writing (Advanced): Fiction, Poetry, Drama
ENGL 414G. Studies in Language, Literature & Film
COM 450. Nonverbal Communication

Directing: Concentration Requirements:

ART 205. Photography I
ART 251. Digital Art
FVA 261. Basic Computer Animation             
THEA 307. Directing
FVA 361. Time-Based Art
FVA 371. Cinematography Workshop
THEA 405. Acting V: Acting for Mass Media           
FVA 471. Directing Workshop
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