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For implementation Fall 2016.

School of Liberal Arts

Applications accepted for fall only.      NYSED: 35959     HEGIS 1010   

The major in Film and Media prepares students for careers in industries dependent on the moving image, including feature films, cable and broadcast television, digital media and advertising, industrial films, and the creation of visual content for new media delivery systems. Curriculum below is for the entering class of Fall 2015. 

Semester 5Credits
MAJOR AREAFI 321 - Film Theory and Criticism, An Introduction3
FI 356 - Screenwriting II3
FI 361 - Advanced Cinematography Workshop3
choice - see Specializations**3
LIBERAL ARTSchoice - see Liberal Arts/Foreign Language*3
Semester 6
MAJOR AREAFI 461 - Production I3
choice - see Specializations**3
choice - see Film Genres 3
LIBERAL ARTSchoice - see Liberal Arts/Foreign Language*3
choice - see Liberal Arts/Other World Civilizations*3
Semester 7
MAJOR AREAFI 462 - Production II3.5
choice - see Specializations**3
choice - see National Cinemas3
LIBERAL ARTSchoice - see Liberal Arts Electives*6
Semester 8
MAJOR AREAFI 362 - Advanced Editing Workshop3
choice - see Specializations**3
choice - see Major Directors3
RELATED AREAIC 497 - Senior Internship C: Career Planning3
LIBERAL ARTSchoice - see Liberal Arts Electives*3
TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
MAJOR AREA39.5
RELATED AREA3
LIBERAL ARTS18
 Total Credits: 60.5
 

Fall 2015 Requirements:  See below.

* Liberal Arts: 18 credits

  • Foreign Language: 6 credits. Two semesters of the same foreign language, one of which must meet General Education Foreign Language requirement (G8)..
  • Other World Civilizations: 3 credits. Choice of any non-Western History of Art course - see General Education Other World Civilization (G9) .
  • Liberal Arts Electives: 9 credits.  Choice of three courses in liberal arts that are not Film and Media courses.  
     

** Specializations: 12 credits

  • ​Includes Storyboarding and Concept Art, Film Studies, and Media Studies.  Please consult with the department for specific course choices.