Film and Video Studies

The Film and Video Studies Certificate program is an interdisciplinary program that explores film theory and the practice of the moving image. Students in this program develop their interests, skills, and understanding of the forms, channels, technologies, and histories of the media arts.

Program Description

Through this program, students gain insight into how the art of moving pictures can move emotions and sway opinions. Coursework enables students to become more astute critics of film and media arts, learning about the history of film, television, and video arts as well as their place in social, cultural, and political expression. Students also strengthen their critical thinking skills through an analysis of the ongoing philosophical, aesthetic, political, and technological debates about film, media, and video.

At a Glance

College/school: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
Location: West Valley

Curriculum

The certificate in film and video studies consists of 18 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.

IAP 111 Foundations of Sound, Digital Arts, and Games (HUAD) - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
IAP 201 Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts (HUAD) - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
- Upper Division Film Studies Emphasis
  - Theoretical, Conceptual, and Historical Course - complete one:
    - ENG 365 History of Film (HUAD)
    - IAP 464 Media and Diversity (HUAD)
    - IAP 465 Media Technologies and the Arts
    - IAP 473 Aesthetic Research (HUAD)
  - Applied/Practical Courses - complete two:
    - COM 335 / IAP 335 Acting for the Camera
    - COM 429 Visual Communication and Semiotics
    - IAP 322 Multitrack Digital Recording
    - IAP 361 Digital Editing and Media Literacy
    - IAP 364 Documentaries
    - IAP 366 3D Modeling and Media Literacy (HUAD)
    - IAP 467 Acoustic Ecology
    - IAP 474 Art and Film
- Upper Division Media and Video Studies Emphasis
  - Theoretical, Critical, Performance, and/or Production Courses - complete three:
    - COM 335 / IAP 335 Acting for the Camera
    - COM 429 Visual Communication and Semiotics
    - ENG 365 History of Film (HUAD)
    - IAP 325 Sound Performance: Exploring Alternative Performance Groups
    - IAP 334 Conceptual Development in the Arts
    - IAP 361 Digital Editing and Media Literacy
    - IAP 364 Documentaries
    - IAP 366 3D Modeling and Media Literacy (HUAD)
    - IAP 465 Media Technologies and the Arts
    - IAP 467 Acoustic Ecology
    - IAP 469 Advanced Audio Production
    - IAP 473 Aesthetic Research (HUAD)
    - IAP 474 Art and Film
    - IAP 494 Topic: Advanced Video Production
IAP 480 Art as Praxis: From Conceptualization to Production - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C

Enrollment Requirements

This certificate program is open to students in any major. Students who wish to pursue the certificate should consult an academic advisor in the School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies to ensure that an appropriate set of courses is taken. A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before an undergraduate degree is completed. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

Critically analyze digital creative processes and activities.
Produce written work that demonstrates effective integration of ideas and a clear, coherent structure.
Utilize research materials to explore key topics related to contemporary media studies.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the certificate program in film and video studies are prepared for careers as editors, art directors, video producers and directors, video and interdisciplinary project directors, or digital media specialists in areas such as video and film production, film studies, media studies, or digital design. The valuable skills students gain through the program also prepare them for graduate study.

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