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Film Production, Minor

2021-2022 Edition

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The interdisciplinary film production minor appeals to students interested in film production. This minor is particularly appealing to students studying art and art history, English, and theatre. In addition to a foundational course in film production, students take a combination of courses dealing with documentary filmmaking, film analysis, screenwriting, and storytelling. The film production minor is designed to prepare students for graduate school, careers in media production, and positions in the entertainment industry.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.

Students must complete a minimum of three courses exclusive to this minor beyond the courses required for the student’s declared major(s) and additional minor(s).

Required Course

Course List
Code Title Hours
MSCR 1230Introduction to Film Production4

Electives

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete four of the following:16
ARTD 3480
Video: Sound and Image
ARTD 3485
Experimental Video
MSCR 2160
Narrative Filmmaking
MSCR 2895
Film Analysis
MSCR 3389
Screenwriting
MSCR 3446
Documentary Production
THTR 2345
Acting for the Camera

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor

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