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Bachelor of Arts in Film

The major in film leading to the BA degree is designed for students who intend to pursue professional careers or graduate study in the visual arts after college.

Major Requirements

All BA Film majors must complete the following:

ART 212Foundations Seminar

2
ART 254Digital Art

3
FVA 101Introduction to Film

3
FVA 170History of Film

3
FVA 201Elements of Screenwriting

3
FVA 273Production I

3
FVA 301

3
FVA 363Time Based Art

3
FVA 373Production II

3
FVA 472

3
FVA 473Advanced Production

3
FVA 474Cinematography

3
FVA 480WRSenior Thesis

3
FVA 481SRSenior Thesis

3
THEA 113Acting I

3

FVA 480WR: See Important Notes 1

FVA 481SR: See Important Notes 2

Important Notes:

  1. Satisfies Core Curriculum Writing Intensive (WI) course requirement and Univeristy Experiential Learning requirement for film majors.
  2. Satisfies Core Curriculum Speech Intensive (SI) course requirement and University Experiential Learning requirement for film majors.