40 Semester Credit Hours
Our Film major is designed for the storyteller who wants to bring a unique vision to life. By balancing the “art of the craft” with an understanding of the “business of film”, students learn to navigate the cinematic world with both creativity and professional purpose. Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience in the studio and the editing suite, allowing you to develop a personal voice while mastering the technical skills needed to contribute to the ever-evolving world of visual storytelling.
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Credit Hours |
| COMM 100 | Mass Communication and Society | 4 |
| COMM 110 | Introduction to Media Production | 4 |
| FILM 250 | Film History | 4 |
| FILM 310 | Production I | 4 |
| FILM 320 | Production II | 4 |
| FILM 330 | Screenwriting | 4 |
| FILM 490 | Producing and the Business of Film & TV | 4 |
| FILM Elective | FILM Elective | 4 |
| FILM Elective | FILM Elective | 4 |
| COMM 490 | Capstone | 4 |
Sample Four-Year Plan for B.A. in Film & Media
| First Year | |
| Fall Semester CART 100 General Education General Education 12 Hours | Spring Semester COMM 110 General Education General Education Elective 16 Hours |
| Second Year | |
| Fall Semester FILM 250 FILM Elective General Education General Education 16 Hours | Spring Semester FILM 330 FILM Elective General Education General Education 16 Hours |
| Third Year | |
| Fall Semester FILM 310 General Education Elective Elective 16 Hours | Spring Semester FILM 320 General Education Elective Elective 16 Hours |
| Fourth Year | |
| Fall Semester FILM 490 Elective Elective Elective 16 Hours | Spring Semester COMM 490 Elective Elective 12 Hours |
Film & Media Minor
20 Semester Credit Hours
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Credit Hours |
| COMM 100 | Mass Communication and Society | 4 |
| COMM 110 | Introduction to Media Production | 4 |
| FILM 250 | Film History | 4 |
| FILM 260 | Global Cinema | 4 |
| FILM Elective | FILM Elective | 4 |