Bachelor of Fine Arts: Film and New Media
The film and new media production emphasis (FNM) is for those who want concentrated training/education in film and new media production and technology.
Areas of particular focus include:
- film and digital video production
- post-production
- screenwriting
- new media design
- directing
- producing
- visual effects
- computer animation
Other theatre arts courses may be taken as electives in the major. You do not take a minor. Read the learning outcomes for the degree in Film & New Media.
Careers
- screenwriter
- animator
- digital artist
- cinematographer
- producer
- editor
- sound mixer
- production design
Application to this program
Students considering the Film & New Media Production Emphasis (FNM) must complete the required application. This application applies to both incoming freshman and transfer students and is used to evaluate a student’s suitability for the FNM program. The application information is also used for awarding scholarships (individual awards vary).
Bachelor of Fine Arts 4-Year Plan
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| THEA 480/880 Technological Innovations in Film Production | 3 cr |
| THEA Design Elective | 3 cr |
| FNM Elective | 3 cr |
| FNM Elective | 3 cr |
| Elective | 3 cr |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FNM Elective | 3 cr |
| FNM Elective | 3 cr |
| ACE 6 | 3 cr |
| Elective | 3 cr |
| Elective | 3 cr |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Year 4
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| THEA 479 Capstone Project in Film or New Media | 3 cr |
| THEA 488 Digital Portfolio | 3 cr |
| FNM Elective | 3 cr |
| Elective | 3 cr |
| Elective | 3 cr |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FNM Elective | 3 cr |
| FNM Elective | 3 cr |
| ACE 9 | 3 cr |
| Elective | 3 cr |
| Elective | 3 cr |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Notes
At least 30 hours of courses numbered 300 or above are required. It may be necessary to select upper-level elective courses to satisfy this requirement.