Film Production Major, B.F.A

The BFA in Film Production requires 67 credit hours in the major. The BFA is for students who which to take a deep dive into filmmaking in one or two particular areas such as writing, cinematography, post production & effects etc.. With careful planning, students can also earn a minor in another area. This is a program the requires a lot of time committment and a high level of work. For a broader education in film production a student may wish to do the BA in Film Production which allows more flexibility in building skills across disciplines.

Core Requirements

Total credit hours for the BFA is 67 hours.

40 hours in required Film courses

3-6 hours in Capstone

9 hours are required in Film Studies

6 hours are required in CEA Electives

6-9 hours of Film Electives

Film Studies Options

Choose 9 hours in Film Studies courses

Capstone Options

Capstone choices

Feature Screenplay or TV Pilot & Pitch (these are individual projects)
Completed narrative or documentary film - 20min in length (these are team projects)

Film Production Electives

CEA Electives

CEA Electives required, 6 hours from list.