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2008-2009 University Catalog

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2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Film/Digital Video - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Program Total Credits: 123

The Filmmaking major provides students with a background in all phases of film and video production, including film cinematography, videography, film and video editing, and sound/image manipulation. As in still photography, filmmaking students acquire a strong background in criticism, theory, and history of media. All Film/Video majors pursue at least one practical internship as part of the degree requirements.

Foundation Year - Film/Digital Video Sequence - credits: 33

The Foundation Film/Digital Video Sequence is a track for self-declared Film and Digital Video majors. Foundation students are eligible to select any College of Art and Design major program regardless of the Foundation sequence they attend.

Fall Credits: 18

FNDP 111 - Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 151 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 161 - Three-Dimensional Design/Time Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 171 - Time and Motion Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
LAAH 111 - Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 - First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

FNDP 112 - Drawing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 152 - Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
FNDP 162 - Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 102 - Video: Strategies and Tactics Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 - Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Sophomore Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

WRIT 251 and WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema I & II are required of all Film/Video majors.

CMMC 103 - Sound Communication Credits: 3 cr, 5 hrs
MAFL 201 - Introduction to Film I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAPH 201 - Introduction to Photography I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 251 - Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Select one course from the following two:

LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

WRIT 252 Narrative Cinema II can be counted as a studio elective or liberal arts course.

Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

MAAN 202 - Introduction to Animation II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 202 - Introduction to Film/Digital Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 252 - Narrative Cinema II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Select one course from the following two:

LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Junior Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

MAFL 301 - Junior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 311 - Sync-Sound for Narrative Film Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 220 - Writing for Film Credits: 3 cr, 4 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

MAFL 302 - Junior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 320 - Film Forum: Selected Topics Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 331 - Experimental Video Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Senior Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

Electives Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr

MACR 443 - Time: A Multidisciplinary Seminar Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MACR 499 - Internship Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 401 - Senior Cinema Production I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

Electives Credits: 6 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 6 cr

MAFL 402 - Senior Cinema Production II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Liberal Arts Distribution

Note all Liberal Arts courses are 3 credits.

Liberal Arts Electives Credits: 15 cr

LAAH 111 - Art History Survey I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 - Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 - First-Year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-Year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
WRIT 251 - Narrative Cinema I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Note:

Electives must include at least nine studio credits taken outside the Film/Digital Video offerings.