BA in Moving Image Arts

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BA in Moving Image Arts

The BA in Moving Image Arts requires 120 credits, consisting of 36 credits in the liberal arts core, 44 credits in major requirements, 36 credits in designated electives, and 4 credits in unrestricted electives. The program of study is provided as follows:

Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 36 credits
For details regarding the Liberal Arts Core Requirements, refer to the Liberal Arts Core Requirements section of the course catalog.

Major Requirements: 44 credits

FILM 1101 Dimensions of Creativity (4 credits)
FILM 1102 Introduction to Moving Image Arts (4 credits)
FILM 1117 Ideation (4 credits)
FILM 2101 Garson Studios Practicum (4 credits)
FILM 2201 History of World Cinema I (4 credits)
FILM 2209 The Alternative Screen I (4 credits)
FILM 2212 Introduction to Moving Image Production (4 credits)
FILM 2213 Introduction to Moving Image Postproduction (4 credits)
FILM 2217 Fundamentals of Screenwriting (4 credits)

Choose one of the following courses:

FILM 3313 Nonfiction Writing for the Screen (4 credits)
FILM 3314 Turning Life into Fiction (4 credits)
FILM 3318 Intermediate Screenwriting (4 credits)
FILM 3319 Adaptation for the Screen (4 credits)

Choose one of the following courses:

FILM 3331 Survey of New Media Art (4 credits)
FILM 3363 The Alternative Screen II (4 credits)
FILM 3371 Major Filmmakers (4 credits)
FILM 3372 National Cinemas (4 credits)
FILM 3373 Film Genres (4 credits)
FILM 4405 History Through Film (4 credits)
FILM 4410 Ethics for the Moving Image Artist (4 credits)
FILM 4415 Moving Image Theory and Criticism (4 credits)
FILM 4465 Documentary Theory and Practice (4 credits)

Designated Electives: 36 credits

FILM 1001 Freshman Studio I (4 credits)
FILM 1002 Freshman Studio II (4 credits)
FILM 4001 Ready for the Biz (4 credits)
  • Choose 12 additional credits in ARTS, GRDN, and/or FILM electives
  • Choose 12 additional credits in upper-division FILM electives
  • Unrestricted Electives: 4 credits

    See the Academic Catalog for complete course information.

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