Film Production, BA

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Center	Creatio Center for Technology, Media and Design
Academic Awards	Bachelor of Arts
Credits Required	122 Semester Credits
Faculty Lead	Steve Smith
CIP Code	50.0602

Degree Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in film production equips students with technical skills and creative insights needed to produce films. This degree will include courses in cinematography, directing, editing, and sound design which will provide hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and software. Students will learn to work within camera and picture departments, ss well as learn how to collaborate with other departments of the film process such as sound and music. By the end of the program, graduates will not only be technically and creatively prepared for careers in the film industry but also have a clear understanding of how their faith in Christ interacts with the entertainment industry.

Graduates with a degree in Film Production will be able to:

Create film productions using standard entertainment industry practices.
Collaborate on team projects to generate a video or film.
Demonstrate mastery of cinematography.
Develop mastery in post-production picture editing.
Articulate how faith informs work in the field of Film Production.

Specific employment opportunities for graduates with this degree include:

Producer
Production Director
Production Assistant
Videographer
Creative Director
Director of photography
Film (or Picture) Editor
Camera Operator
Gaffer
Best Boy
Grip

Core Curriculum: 48

^{(Courses that are completed as part of the Core Curriculum can also fulfill major requirements. Internship classes may not be counted towards the journeying deeper section of each pillar)}

Loving Truth: 15

BIBL 1053 - The Christian Scriptures 3 credits
THEO 1093 - Foundations of Christian Faith 3 credits
THEO 2063 - God and Society 3 credits
THEO 2293 - Christian Vocation 3 credits
Journey Deeper - Journeying Deeper Into Truth 3 credits
(select one course from the list below)

Seeking Beauty: 15

ENGL 1013 - Composition I: Stewarding Words 3 credits
ENGL 1023 - Composition II: Arguing Charitably 3 credits
COMM 1213 - Responsible Speech 3 credits
Seeking Beauty - The Story of Beauty 3 credits
(one literature survey course; select one course from the list below)
Journey Deeper - Journeying Deeper Into Beauty 3 credits
(select one course from the list below)
- Any 2000-4000 level English (ENGL) course ^{_{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation)}}
- Any 2000-4000 level Communication (COMM) course ^{_{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation)}}
- Any 2000-4000 level History (HIST) course ^{_{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation)}}
- Any 2000-4000 level Music (MUSI) course ^{_{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation; ensembles not included)}}
- Any 2000-4000 level Language (LANG) course _{^{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation)}}
- Any 2000-4000 level Art (ARTE) course ^{_{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation; ensembles not included)}}

Living Goodness: 18

COMM 2053 - Technology and Culture 3 credits
MATH 1133 - Practical Mathematics 3 credits (or any college-level math)
PSYC 1163 - Flourishing: The Science of Health and Well-Being 3 credits
Living Goodness - Stewarding Creation (4) 4 credits (any life science with lab)
UNIV 1091 - Life Together 1 credits
UNIV 1xx1 - Professional Readiness 1 credits
(the course offerings listed below are examples; availability subject to change)
Journey Deeper - Journeying Deeper Into Living Goodness 3 credits
(select one course from the list below)
- BMKT 3303 - Marketing Theory , BUSM 2553 - Survey of Economics , or any 2000-4000 level Business (BMKT, BUSM, BACT) course ^{_{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation)}}
- EDUC 2013 - Schools and Society , EDUC 2363 - Presentation Design & Delivery , or any 2000-4000 level Education (EDUC) course _{^{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation)}}
- AVPE 2043 - Survey of Video Production Technology , HCDE 2183 - Introduction to Design Thinking , or any 2000-4000 level Technology (AVPE, INTC, HCDE, MUAR) course _{^{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation)}}
- EXSC 2093 - Nutrition for Life and Sport , EXSC 2183 - Exercise and Physical Health , or any 2000-4000 level Exercise Science (EXSC) course _{^{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation)}}
- PSYC 2543 - Marriage and Family , PSYC 2563 - Lifespan Psychology , PSYC 1013 - General Psychology , or any 2000-4000 level Psychology (PSYC) course _{^{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation)}}
- SOCI 1113 - Survey of Sociology , or any 2000-4000 Sociology (SOCI) course _{^{(4000 level courses with instructor consultation)}}

Major Requirements: 48

Creative Core: 12

CRTO 2083 - Survey of Creative Media Technology 3 credits
HCDE 2183 - Introduction to Design Thinking 3 credits
CRTO 4933 - Creative Career Preparation 3 credits
CRTO 4940 - Creatio Internship 0 credits
Select one
COMM 2453 - Introduction to Mass Communication and Media Studies 3 credits Or
CRTO 3833 - Special Topics in Media and Technology 3 credits

Film Production Requirements: 18

AVPE 2013 - Survey of Audio Technology 3 credits
AVPE 2043 - Survey of Video Production Technology 3 credits
AVPE 3123 - Cinematography 3 credits
AVPE 3293 - Stage and Film Directing 3 credits
AVPE 3543 - Digital Video Production 3 credits
AVPE 3603 - Digital Video Editing 3 credits

Film Production Concentration: 9

The Film Production program equips students with technical and creative mastery required for the modern entertainment landscape by requiring the selection of a specialized concentration in either Audio Production or Digital Video Production, both of which integrate professional industry standards with a redemptive, faith-based approach to storytelling.

Concentration in Audio Production

This concentration provides a technical foundation in sound capture and manipulation, preparing students for professional roles in studio recording and sonic design.

Audio Production Technical Skills 6 credits

Select two courses from the following:
MUAR 2213 - Recording Engineering I 3 credits
MUAR 2223 - Recording Engineering II 3 credits
AVPE 2523 - Digital Audio Workstations I 3 credits
AVPE 2533 - Digital Audio Workstations II 3 credits
Audio Production Creative Skills 3 credits

Select one course from the following:
MUAR 3103 - Live Sound I 3 credits
MUAR 3413 - Sound Design 3 credits
COMM 3553 - Podcasting and Broadcasting 3 credits

Concentration in Digital Video Production

This concentration emphasizes visual excellence and production, focusing on technical and creative skills required for contemporary cinematography and post-production.

Digital Video Technical Skills 6 credits

Select two courses from the following:
ARTE 1343 - Introduction to Photography 3 credits
AVPE 3553 - Advanced Digital Video Production 3 credits
AVPE 4613 - Advanced Digital Video Editing 3 credits
Digital Production Creative Skills 3 credits

Select one course from the following:
ARTE 2513 - Graphic Design 3 credits
GAME 2273 - Animation I 3 credits

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