General Requirements (Core Areas A - E) Credit Hours: 42

Additional Requirements Credit Hours: 4

Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major Credit Hours: 18

• COMM 2332 - Media and Society (3 Credit Hours)
• COMS 2330 - Introduction to Communication Research (3 Credit Hours)

• or  THEA 2300 - Script Analysis for Theatre and Film (3 Credit Hours)  

• FILM 2200 - Introduction to Cinema (3 Credit Hours)
• IT 1230 - Introduction to Web Technologies (3 Credit Hours)

• or  THEA 2332 - Stage Construction Techniques for the Entertainment Industry (3 Credit Hours)   

  or  GFA 1000 - Intro to On-Set Production (6 Credit Hours)   

  or GFA 1040 - Introduction to Film and Television Post-Production (6 Credit Hours)  

  *  GFA 1000/GFA 1040 are 6 credits each, if 1 of these courses are taken, the remaining 3 credits will move to free electives. 

• MMFP 2335 - Introduction to Media Writing (3 Credit Hours)

Major Requirements Credit Hours: 30

• COMM 3337 - Mass Communication Law (3 Credit Hours)
• COMM 3530 - Media Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 2332 - Single Camera Production (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 2336 - Audio Production and Sound Design (3 Credit Hours)

• * MMFP 2331 and MMFP 2336  should be taken concurrently and a “C” or higher grade must be earned in each before a student will be permitted to register for higher numbered MMFP courses.

• MMFP 2337 - Digital Media Post Production (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 3132 - Studio Production (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 3532 - Producing and Production Management (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 4132 - Studio Applications (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 4432 - Senior Project (3 Credit Hours)

• * 2.75 GPA required. Faculty Approval. 

  or  MMFP 4791 - Multimedia Film or Production Internship (3,6 Credit Hours)  

Major Electives

Choose 9 hours if selecting a minor; otherwise choose 12 hours. Note: GFA Courses are 6-hour courses. Students may take one GFA 6-hour course (3000 level and above) that counts toward major electives. 

• MMFP 3030 - Selected Multimedia Topics (3 Credit Hours)

• * May be repreated for credit. 

• MMFP 3234 - Directing For Screen (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 3333 - Sports Broadcasting (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 3335 - Lighting and Cinematography (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 3431 - Broadcast Performance (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 3436 - Advanced Audio Production (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 3531 - Screenwriting for Film and Television (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 4090 - Multimedia Applications (1 Credit Hour)
• MMFP 4131 - Television Pilot (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 4233 - Narrative Film Production (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 4331 - Sports Production (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 4335 - Documentary Writing and Production (3 Credit Hours)
• MMFP 4791 - Multimedia Film or Production Internship (3,6 Credit Hours)

• * 2.75 GPA required

• MMFP 4891 - Directed Multimedia Study (1-3 Credit Hours)
• GFA 3010 - Production Design (6 Credit Hours)
• GFA 3020 - Motion Picture Set Lighting (6 Credit Hours)
• GFA 3040 - Introduction to Editing with Avid Media Composer 100 (6 Credit Hours)
• GFA 3140 - Introduction to Sound Design with Avid ProTools 100 (6 Credit Hours)
• GFA 4000 - Film & Television Apprenticeship (6 Credit Hours)
• GFA 4010 - Production Design II (6 Credit Hours)
• GFA 4020 - Motion Picture Set Lighting II (6 Credit Hours)
• GFA 4040 - Advanced Editing with Avid Media Composer (6 Credit Hours)
• GFA 4140 - Advanced Sound Design with Avid Pro Tools (6 Credit Hours)

Communication Arts Electives

Select 2 courses Credit Hours: 6

Other Communication Arts electives may be selected with advisor approval

• COMM 3331 - Media Criticism (3 Credit Hours)
• COMM 3336 - International Media Systems (3 Credit Hours)
• COMM 3430 - Media Management and Sales (3 Credit Hours)
• COMM 4330 - History of Mass Communication (3 Credit Hours)
• COMM 5333 - Theories of Mass Communication (3 Credit Hours)
• COMS 3332 - Small Group Communication (3 Credit Hours)
• COMS 5331 - Communication and Conflict (3 Credit Hours)
• FILM 3000 - 4000 - Upper Division Film Studies Course

General Electives

• Select at least 2 courses in one area of study with Advisor approval Credit Hours: 12-15

Significant International Content Courses

Total Credit Hours: 124

Other Program Requirements

• Students must make a minimum grade of “C” in each Communication Arts class to receive credit for that course.
• A total institution GPA of 2.75 is required to register for internship credit. A maximum of 3 credit hours of internship credit can be applied to major requirements. The deadlines for applying for internships are October 1 for Spring semester, February 1 for Summer semester, and March 1 for the following Fall semester placement. Secure forms and submit the appropriate materials to the Internship Coordinator.

Honors in Multimedia Film and Production

To graduate with Honors in Multimedia Film and Production, a student must:

• be admitted to the Honors College;
• successfully complete at least three credit hours of HONS 4610 Honors Research Seminar  over three semesters;
• successfully complete and present an Honors Thesis or Capstone Project;
• be in good standing in the Honors College at the time of graduation.

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement  catalog page.