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Filmmaking and Directing Concentration

The Filmmaking and Directing Concentration prepares students for careers in the film and television industry. Building on the Theatre & Performance Media core of foundational theatrical philosophy and techniques, the concentration offers courses that build skills in directing, producing, camera work, production design, and editing in addition to courses that develop a knowledge of film history, global film, and filmmaking terminology.

Required Program Core Courses

See Theatre and Performance Media Major Required Courses, Practicum, and Major Elective

Required Courses

  • COM/FLM 220 Video & Film Production - 3 credits
  • COM/FLM 357 Scriptwriting - 3 credits
  • THE 270 Directing I - 3 credits
    or
    COM/FLM 380 Dramatic Video & Film Production - 3 credits

Elective Courses

Choose 6 credits:

  • FLM 101 Introduction to Film - 3 credits
  • FLM/WLC 223 French Cinema - 3 credits
  • FLM 321 American Cinema - 3 credits
  • FLM 322 World Cinema - 3 credits
  • FLM/COM 435 Documentary Production - 3 credits
  • THE 271 Directing II - 3 credits
  • THE 355 Art Direction for Film - 3 credits
  • THE 374 Directing III - 3 credits
  • THE 475/476 Theatre on Tour - 0.5 to 3 credits
  • THE 480 Independent Study in Theatre - 3 credits

*Fulfulls Tier I of the Liberal Arts Core
**Fulfills Tier II of the Liberal Arts Core