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 visual storytelling–through screenwriting, camera placement and movement, lighting, blocking and performance, post-production picture and sound–to create content with unique cinematic expression and engaging dramatic structure.
Students will demonstrate mastery of the components and processes in at least one of the following areas of specialization: Creative Producing, Fiction Directing, Non-Fiction Directing, Cinematography, or Post-Production.
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.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Requirements | ||
| Foundational Courses | ||
| FTVS 1010 | Art of Cinema | 4 |
| PROD 101 | Production Bootcamp: The Film Crew at Work | 3 |
| SCWR 120 | Storytelling for the Screen | 3 |
| Introductory Courses | ||
| PROD 200 | Introduction to Film Production: Making the Short FiIm | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Studio Television Production | ||
any PROD 200- or 300-level course (consult this Bulletin for sequence and prerequisite details) | ||
| RECA 250 | Sound Design | 3 |
| FTVS 2100 | World Cinema 1 (1895-1955) | 4 |
| or FTVS 2117 | World Cinema 2 (1955-1990) | |
| Subtotal | 23 | |
| Upper Division Requirements | ||
| Technical Skills | ||
| PROD 341 | Cinematography I | 3 |
| PROD 366 | Post-Production I | 3 |
| PROD 379 | Directing I: From Script to Stage | 3 |
| Preparing the Intermediate Project | ||
| PROD 326 | Intermediate Pre-Production: Producing the Documentary Short | 3 |
| or SCWR 327 | Developing and Writing the Short Film | |
| FTVS Upper Division Elective (any FTVS 3000- or 4000-level course) | 4 | |
| Intermediate Project | ||
| PROD 390 | Intermediate Production: Producing and Directing the Fiction Short | 3 |
| or PROD 392 | Intermediate Production: Producing and Directing the Documentary Short | |
| PROD 366 | Post-Production I 1 | 3 |
| RECA 367 | Sound for Filmmakers 2 | 3 |
| Advanced Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Cinematography II | ||
| Production Planning | ||
| Music Video Production | ||
| Production Design | ||
| Special Studies | ||
| Web Series Development | ||
| Developing, Selling, and Monetizing Digital Content | ||
| Film and Television Development | ||
| Producing Master Class | ||
| Cinematography III: Practicum for Cinematographers | ||
| Visual Effects | ||
| Advanced Editing: Practicum for Editors | ||
| Post-Production Sound | ||
| Advanced Production Seminar | ||
| Visual Design | ||
| Actor Workshop | ||
| Directing the Camera | ||
| Advanced Directing Seminar | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Production: Producing and Directing the Fiction Short | ||
| Advanced Production: Producing and Directing the Documentary Short | ||
| Capstone Experience: Advanced Practicum | ||
| Subtotal | 31 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 54 | |
may be taken concurrently with PROD 390 Intermediate Production: Producing and Directing the Fiction Short or PROD 392 Intermediate Production: Producing and Directing the Documentary Short
must be taken concurrently with PROD 390 Intermediate Production: Producing and Directing the Fiction Short or PROD 392 Intermediate Production: Producing and Directing the Documentary Short
| First Year | Semester Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | ||
| FTVS 1010 | Art of Cinema | 4 |
| SCWR 120 | Storytelling for the Screen | 3 |
| FFYS 1000 | First Year Seminar | 4 |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 17-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| PROD 101 | Production Bootcamp: The Film Crew at Work | 3 |
| FTVS 1020 | Art of Screen Media (recommended) | 4 |
| RHET 1000 | Rhetorical Arts | 3-4 |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 16-19 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PROD 200 | Introduction to Film Production: Making the Short FiIm | 3 |
| RECA 250 | Sound Design | 3 |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 15-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Studio Television Production | ||
any 200- or 300-level Production course (may be taken any semester) |
||
| PROD 341 | Cinematography I | 3 |
| PROD 379 | Directing I: From Script to Stage | 3 |
| FTVS 2100 or FTVS 2117 |
World Cinema 1 (1895-1955) or World Cinema 2 (1955-1990) |
4 |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 16-17 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PROD 326 or SCWR 327 |
Intermediate Pre-Production: Producing the Documentary Short or Developing and Writing the Short Film |
3 |
| FTVS Upper Division Elective | 3-4 | |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 15-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| PROD 390 or PROD 392 |
Intermediate Production: Producing and Directing the Fiction Short or Intermediate Production: Producing and Directing the Documentary Short |
3 |
| PROD 366 | Post-Production I 1 | 3 |
| RECA 367 | Sound for Filmmakers | 3 |
| University Core | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Semester Hours | 15-17 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall or Spring Semesters | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Production: Producing and Directing the Fiction Short | ||
| Advanced Production: Producing and Directing the Documentary Short | ||
| Capstone Experience: Advanced Practicum | ||
| Any 300-400-level Production course | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 6 | |
| Minimum Semester Hours | 100-115 | |
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