Film Major - (BA)

Outcome #1

 Knowledge 

  Identify

 Distinguish

 Film History in Context

 By the end of the program students will be able to distinguish major figures instrumental in the creation of world cinema and distinguish different film genres, film forms, national cinemas, their production and distribution systems.

Outcome #2

 Comprehension 

 Communicate

 Demonstrate

 Film Language

 By the end of the program students will be able to communicate cinematic language in terms of the art and craft of cinema including: mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, sound, acting, directing, narrative storytelling, documentary, film criticism and film theory.

Outcome #3

 Application 

 Recognize

Screen Story Recognition

 By the end of the program students will be able to recognize and discuss strengths and weaknesses with structural elements of a cinematic story.

Outcome #4

 Application 

 Research

Film Research

By the end of the program students will be able to use the library, search the internet, and an understanding of a foreign language sufficiently to conduct emphasis-appropriate research in their selected field of cinema.

Outcome #5

 Analysis 

 Analyze

Film Analysis

By the end of this program the student will be able to recognize and describe the terms taught and apply them to any discussion of the field of cinema.

Outcome #6

 Synthesis 

 Create

Filmmaking Fundamentals

By the end of this program the student will be able to write film essays, write in proper screenplay format, and create short films.

Outcome #7

 Evaluation 

 Evaluate

 Communicate

Film Response and Criticism

By the end of this program the student will be able to evaluate films and screenplays and communicate critical and oral responses.

Outcome #8

 Emphasis 

 Select

 Specialize

Track Specialization

Each Film major meets with an advisor to focus on one of these areas: film history, production, and screenwriting, short films. It is expected that the student meet actively with the advisor to tailor their track electives to meet their needs, interests, and goals.