Program Overview

Film Production Major, B.F.A

The BFA in Film Production requires 67 credit hours in the major. This program is designed for students who wish to take a deep dive into filmmaking in one or two particular areas, such as writing, cinematography, post-production, and effects. With careful planning, students can also earn a minor in another area. This program requires a significant time commitment and a high level of work.

Program Requirements

The BFA in Film Production has the following requirements:

• 41 hours in required Film courses
• 3-6 hours in Capstone
• 6 hours in CEA Electives
• Remaining hours in Film Electives

Required Film Courses

The following courses are required for the BFA in Film Production:

• FICM 1013 - History of TV and Film (3)
• FICM 1703 - Film Production Workshop (3)
• FICM 1041 - Film Practicum (1)
• FICM 1023 - Line Producing (3)
• FICM 1603 - Screenwriting (3)
• FICM 2023 - Editing (3)
• FICM 2033 - Cinematography (3)
• FICM 2043 - Lighting and Grip (3)
• FICM 3013 - Audio for Film (3)
• FICM 1311 - Audio Practicum
• FICM 3033 - Directing for Film (3)
• FICM 3023 - Screen Acting (3)
• FICM 4213 - Life Skills for Artists (3)
• FICM 2013 - Cinema Aesthetics (3)

Capstone Options

The Capstone options for the BFA in Film Production include:

• Feature Screenplay or TV Pilot & Pitch (individual projects)
• Completed narrative or documentary film - 20 minutes in length (team projects)
  • FICM 4943 - Writing the Capstone
  • FICM 4903 - Senior Capstone (3)
  • FICM 4923 - Senior Capstone II (3)

Film Production Electives

The following electives are available for the BFA in Film Production:

• FICM 1033 - Film Festival Class (3)
• FICM 1041 - Film Practicum (1)
• FICM 2053 - Film & Culture (3)
• FICM 3043 - Filmmaking for Change (3)
• FICM 3053 - TV Writing (3)
• FICM 3113 - Advanced Cinematography (3)
• FICM 3123 - Voice Acting & Performance
• FICM 3313 - Directing Music Video
• FICM 4013 - Digital Imaging (After Effects, Color, etc.) (3)
• FICM 4033 - Advanced Directing for Film (Short Narrative) (3)
• FICM 4043 - Producing for the Client (3)
• FICM 4603 - Screenwriting II (Feature length) (3)
• FICM 491V - Internship Variable
• FICM 499V - Independent Study (1-3)
• FICM 4nnV - Special Topics (1-6)
• EN 2913 - Reading and Writing Creatively (3)
• FICM 3063 - Teen Drama (3)
• FICM 3xnV - Special Topics (3)

CEA Electives

The following CEA Electives are required, with 6 hours chosen from the list:

• AR 1063 - Figure Drawing (3)
• AR 1213 - Color Theory (3)
• AR 1723 - New Media Studio (3)
• AR 2313 - Digital Photography I (3)
• AR 3713 - Design I (3)
• CMU 2003 - Introduction to Songwriting (3)
• CMU 2043 - Songwriting I (3)
• CMU 1102 - Introduction to Audio Technology (2)
• HOSP 1003 - Hospitality and Tourism (3)
• HOSP 1013 - Entertainment Business (3)
• TH 3013 - Makeup for the Stage (3)
• TH 3053 - Costume Design (3)
• TH 3073 - Scene Design (3)
• TH 4143 - Production Design and Art Direction (3)