Students have the opportunity to pursue the Film and Media Production Track within the Film and Media Studies Major . The Film and Media Production Track combines courses emphasizing historical, theoretical and critical understandings of film and digital media with training in the technical and creative practices of filmmaking to prepare students to participate in multiple modes of audiovisual practices and environments that characterize the digital age.
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Further Guidance for Film and Media Studies Majors:
In addition to fulfilling major requirements, several courses in Film and Media Studies also fulfill your Disciplinary Approaches Requirements for Arts and Sciences. Listed here are some such courses and the requirements they fulfill. Review listings each term for new and revised offerings.
Degree Plan
First Year Fall |
Film Analysis (ENGFLM 0530) AND Filmmaking 1 (formerly Motion Picture Fundamentals) (FILMST 0800) |
First Year Spring |
Digital Studio: Video (SA 1380) or Filmmaking 2 (FMST 0845) AND World Film History (ENGFLM 0540) |
Second Year Fall |
1 Topical Elective |
Second Year Spring |
Elements of Screenwriting (FMST 1860) AND Course in "Themes/Genres/Theory" (Category II) or "National Cinemas/Filmmakers" (Category I), writing designated course recommended of Category I or Category II |
Third Year Fall |
1 Technical Elective AND 1 Topical Elective |
Third Year Spring |
1 Themes/Genres/Theory or National Cinemas/Filmmakers (Writing Intensive) |
Fourth Year Fall |
1 Technical Elective |
Fourth Year Spring |
Filmmaking 4 (formerly Writing and Producing the Short Script) (FILMST 1134 – Capstone Course) |