Students interested in film including the production of television commercials, music videos, documentaries, dramatic programming, and motion photography work may consider the Film comprehensive major. Coursework includes scriptwriting, camera operation, editing, directing, lighting, acting, scene production, and aesthetics. Film students typically claim a Film & Media Production major until they decide that a Film BFA is the best option for them. Students may apply for the BFA program by submitting a letter of intent with a work portfolio to the department faculty after completing 30+ credit hours and achieving at least a 3.0 GPA. Students should contact their adviser for further information on this process. The Film BFA includes a specialized minor in theatre.
Discusses film art and criticism from historical and cultural perspectives. Topics include film analysis, aesthetics, and philosophy from a Christian worldview. This course meets the Artistic Expression general education requirement.
EU writing proficiency.
COMF 220 or permission of the professor.
Deals with developing scripts for narrative films, commercials, and documentaries. Writing screenplays for motion pictures or television dramas.
COMM 214.
COPH 215 and/or COEM 232 or permission of the professor.
Emphasizes theories and methods used to produce film and video documentaries. Special attention will be given to production, aesthetics, planning, lighting, interviewing, photographic skills, and overall video and photo operations on an advanced level.
COEM 175 & COMM 214 required. COEM 232 and/or COMD 305 recommended.
Students create graphics and animation for video and other types of digital media. Students will use programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud applications and Cinema 4D.
COEM 175 or permission of the professor.
Explores dramatic film production and digital film technologies including motion photography, directing, film editing, digital video camera techniques, and digital non-linear editing. Lab fee required.
COEM 175, COEM 232 and junior or senior standing. COMF 324 recommended.
Available as needed.
Determined when course is scheduled.
