Department: Film and Television Production
Modality: In-Person
Concentrations: n/a
Semester Hours: 62-63
By studying a diverse canon of great films and filmmakers, students will gain a broad understanding of the history and socio-historical contexts of American and global film, television, and emerging media to inspire them to create transformative works of their own.
Students will master the methods of fiction or non-fiction storytelling - through screenwriting, creative producing, cinematography and lighting, directing, post-production picture editing, and post-production sound - to create content with unique cinematic expression, engaging dramatic structure, and technical craft mastery.
By analyzing past historical works and applying technical and storytelling skills, students will be able to produce works with a strong personal voice that show vision and imagination.
Students will work constructively to problem solve and collaborate in diverse teams to create impactful media.
The BFA program is more specialized and professionally oriented. It typically places a stronger emphasis on practical skill, production, and intensive training in specific areas such as directing, cinematography, editing, or screenwriting.
BFA programs are designed to prepare students directly for careers in the film and television industry. This includes building a portfolio, networking opportunities, and potentially industry internships.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Requirements | ||
| Foundational Courses | ||
| FTVS 1010 | Art of Cinema | 4 |
| PROD 1010 | Production Bootcamp | 4 |
| SCWR 1120 | Storytelling for the Screen | 4 |
| Introductory Courses | ||
| PROD 2000 | Intro to Film Production | 4 |
| PROD 2660 | Post-Production I | 4 |
| FTVS 2117 | World Cinema 2 (1955-1990) | 4 |
| Lower division elective in FTVS, PROD, RECA, or SCWR | 3-4 | |
| Subtotal | 27-28 | |
| Upper Division Requirements | ||
| PROD 2310 | Intro to Creative Producing | 4 |
| PROD 3410 | Cinematography I | 4 |
| Preparing the Intermediate Project | ||
| PROD 3500 | Directing I: Fiction | 4 |
| or PROD 3520 | Directing I: Non-Fiction | |
| Intermediate Project | ||
| PROD 3900 | Inter Production: Fiction | 4 |
| or PROD 3920 | Inter Production: Non-Fiction | |
| RECA 367 | Sound for Filmmakers | 3 |
| Advanced Electives | 12 | |
| Upper Division Electives in ANIM (400-level), FTVS (4000-level), PROD (4000-level), SCWR (4000-level), or RECA 468 | ||
| PROD Capstone Project | 4 | |
| PROD 4600 or PROD 4900 or PROD 4920 | ||
| Subtotal | 35 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 62-63 | |
| First Year | Semester Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | ||
| FTVS 1010 | Art of Cinema | 4 |
| SCWR 1120 | Storytelling for the Screen | 4 |
| FFYS 1000 | First Year Seminar | 4 |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 18-20 | |
| Spring | ||
| FTVS 1020 | Introduction to Media and Culture (recommended) | 4 |
| PROD 1010 | Production Bootcamp | 4 |
| RHET 1000 | Rhetorical Arts | 4 |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 18-20 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PROD 2000 | Intro to Film Production 1 | 4 |
| PROD 2660 | Post-Production I | 4 |
| Lower Division Elective - FTVS, PROD, RECA, or SCWR (RECA 250 is recommended; may be taken Spring semester of Sophomore year) | 3-4 | |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 17-20 | |
| Spring | ||
| PROD 3410 | Cinematography I | 4 |
| PROD 3500 or PROD 3520 |
Directing I: Fiction or Directing I: Non-Fiction |
4 |
| Lower Division Elective - FTVS, PROD, RECA, or SCWR | 3-4 | |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 14-16 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| FTVS 2100 or FTVS 2117 |
World Cinema 1 (1895-1955) or World Cinema 2 (1955-1990) |
4 |
| PROD 2310 | Intro to Creative Producing | 4 |
| PROD 3520 or PROD 3500 |
Directing I: Non-Fiction or Directing I: Fiction |
4 |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PROD 3900 or PROD 3920 |
Inter Production: Fiction or Inter Production: Non-Fiction |
4 |
| RECA 367 | Sound for Filmmakers 2 | 3 |
| FTVS Upper Division Elective (3000- or 4000-level) | 3-4 | |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 16-19 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall or Spring Semesters | ||
| Select between PROD 4600 or PROD 4900 or PROD 4920 | 4 | |
| Advanced Electives in ANIM (400-level), FTVS (4000-level), PROD (4000-level), SCWR (4000-level), or RECA 468 | 12 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Minimum Semester Hours | 114-127 | |
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