Multimedia Film and Production B.S.
Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
See Core Curriculum for required courses in Area A1 through Area E.
| Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements (Core Areas A - E) | 42 | |
| Additional Requirements | 4 | |
| Area F - Courses Appropriate to Major | 18 | |
| Media and Society | ||
| Introduction to Communication Research | ||
or THEA 2300 | Script Analysis for Theatre and Film | |
| Introduction to Cinema | ||
| Introduction to Web Technologies | ||
or THEA 2332 | Stage Construction Techniques for the Entertainment Industry | |
| Introduction to Media Writing | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
Foreign Language - through 2001 | ||
Significant International Content Course | ||
| Major Requirements | 30 | |
| Mass Communication Law | ||
| Media Ethics | ||
| Multi-Camera Production 1 | ||
| Audio Production and Sound Design 1 | ||
| Studio Production | ||
| Single Camera Production | ||
| Producing and Production Management | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | ||
| History of Mass Communication | ||
| Theories of Mass Communication | ||
| History of Cinema | ||
| Film Theory and Criticism | ||
| Major Electives | ||
| Choose 3 courses if selecting a minor; otherwise choose 4 courses: | 9-12 | |
| Selected Multimedia Topics | ||
| Directing For Screen | ||
| Lighting and Cinematography | ||
| Broadcast Performance | ||
| Advanced Audio Production | ||
| Digital Media Post Production | ||
| Screenwriting for Film and Television | ||
| Multimedia Applications | ||
| Studio Applications | ||
| Narrative Film Production | ||
| Sports Production | ||
| Documentary Writing and Production | ||
| Multimedia Film or Production Internship (requires 2.75 GPA) | ||
| Directed Multimedia Study | ||
| Communication Arts Electives | ||
| Select 2 courses: | 6 | |
| Other Communication Arts electives may be selected with advisor approval | ||
| Media Criticism | ||
| International Media Systems | ||
| Media Management and Sales | ||
| History of Mass Communication | ||
| Theories of Mass Communication | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Communication and Conflict | ||
FILM 3000 - 4000 - Upper Division Film Studies Course | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Select at least 2 courses in one area of study with Advisor approval | 12-15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | 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. |
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 Honors Research Seminar (HONS 4610) 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
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