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 | ||
| COMM 2332 | Media and Society | 3 |
| COMS 2330 | Introduction to Communication Research | 3 |
| FILM 2200 | Introduction to Cinema | 3 |
| IT 1230 | Introduction to Web Technologies | 3 |
| or THEA 2332 | Stagecraft | |
| MMFP 2335 | Introduction to Media Writing 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Foreign Language - through 2001 | ||
Significant International Content Course | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| COMM 3337 | Mass Communication Law | 3 |
| COMM 3530 | Media Ethics | 3 |
| MMFP 2331 | Multi-Camera Production 1 | 3 |
| MMFP 2336 | Audio Production and Sound Design 1 | 3 |
| MMFP 3132 | Multimedia Film and Production | 3 |
| MMFP 3331 | Media Production II | 3 |
| MMFP 4431 | Senior Project I | 3 |
| MMFP 4432 | Senior Project II | 3 |
| Choose 2 of the following courses: | 6 | |
| 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 | ||
| Broadcast Performance | ||
| Advanced Audio Production | ||
| Screenwriting for Film and Television | ||
| Narrative Film Production | ||
| Multimedia Applications | ||
| Studio Applications | ||
| Lighting and Cinematography | ||
| Sports Production | ||
| Documentary Writing and Production | ||
| Digital Media Post 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 | Should be taken concurrently with MMFP 2331 and MMFP 2336 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 University Honors Program;
- 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 University Honors Program at the time of graduation.
Advisement
All Multimedia Film and Production majors are advised in the Department of Communication Arts, Sanford Hall, (912) 478-5138. Students in the University Honors Program (UHP) are also advised in the Department.