2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Film (BA)
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The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film is designed to give students the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in an entry-level position in the film industry and/or to pursue a graduate degree in a program that matches their professional goals, whether those involve production, screenwriting, or scholarly studies in cinema.
Please see the UNLV College of Fine Arts, Department of Film web page for information about department programs, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plan for the major are available on the UNLV Degrees Directory.
Learning Objectives
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Outcome #1
Knowledge
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Identify
Distinguish
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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.
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Outcome #2
Comprehension
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Communicate
Demonstrate
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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.
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Outcome #3
Application
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Recognize
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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.
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Outcome #4
Application
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Research
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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.
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Outcome #5
Analysis
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Analyze
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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.
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Outcome #6
Synthesis
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Create
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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.
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Outcome #7
Evaluation
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Evaluate
Communicate
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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.
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Outcome #8
Emphasis
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Select
Specialize
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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.
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Career Possibilities
In the Bachelor of Arts in Film, students learn the foundations of visual storytelling, skills that can be applied to any field. Our students are challenged with innovative training in directing, signature screenwriting approaches, the latest cinematography techniques, cutting-edge nonlinear solutions, and interactive courses in film history, theory, and criticism. Once required courses are complete, students can select track electives to specialize in the area of their choice and prepare themselves to pursue careers as cinematographers, critics, directors, editors, historians, screen actors, producers, screenwriters, or professional crew. The program also equips students for entry into top-tier graduate programs in production or research.
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