sep 18, 2024  
2024-2025 undergraduate catalog 
    
2024-2025 undergraduate catalog

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 commitment 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.

bfa requirements:

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

capstone options


capstone choices

  1. feature screenplay or tv pilot & pitch (these are individual projects)
  2. completed narrative or documentary film - 20min in length (these are team projects)