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Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Film and Video Production

A strong hands-on emphasis characterizes the film and video production major. Courses include animation, cinema studies, documentary and nonfiction, fiction filmmaking, new media, and sound design. The curriculum integrates production experience with the insights offered by media history, theory, and criticism.

Digital video facilities include editing suites, a full complement of field gear, a studio classroom, and a digital audio studio. Students work with a variety of software in Macintosh computer laboratories. Student internship opportunities include regional and national productions, postproduction houses, and many more.

Requirements for a Major in Film and Video Production

B.A. and B.S. Degree Requirements

All film and video production students must choose either the B.A. or B.S. requirement.

B.A. Degree Requirement

The B.A. degree requires a third semester proficiency in a world language of the student's choice.

B.S. Degree Requirement

Film/Video Production Foundation

The following courses can be taken in any order:

Minimum 3.0 GPA required for FVP preadmission courses and 2.5 GPA overall required to apply to the major. See admission policy. Students must maintain good academic standing at the university after admission to the major.

The film/video production foundation requires 22 credits, including:

AND two history/theory/criticism courses from the following:

Film/Video Production Emphasis

The film/video production emphasis requires 15 credits.

Choose five courses; one course must be a 400-level advanced production course.

Intermediate Production

Advanced Production

History/Theory/Criticism

Internship or Thesis

Requires one to six credits.

Capstone

All students majoring in film and video production must take FVP 495 (Capstone) during their senior year. The Capstone is a culminating course in which students demonstrate their conceptual understanding and creative abilities as they relate to film and media arts.

Visual and Media Arts Requirement

Choose one course for three credits.

Film and Video Program Description

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