B.S. Film and Video Production Program Map
Film & Video Production
An in-depth, skills-driven degree aimed at training graduates in the field who are multi-skilled, agile and adaptable, and who are proficient in an array of digital storytelling roles, from cinematic production all the way to entrepreneurial content and on-set film work. We provide students with a set of tangible, transferable and marketable skills for an array of positions within the infrastructure of film and video production.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
48
Major Credit Hours
12
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| A1: ENGL 1101
English Composition 1 |
3 |
| B2: XIDS 2002
(Recommended) First-Year Seminar |
2 |
| E1: HIST 1111 OR 1112
US History |
3 |
| C1: Fine Arts | 3 |
| D1: Science + Lab | 4 |
Milestone:
- Complete ENGL 1101; required to earn a C or higher.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
A1: ENGL 1102
English Composition 2 |
3 |
|
A2: MATH 1401, 1001, OR 1111
Elementary Statistics, Quantitative Skills & Reasoning, or College Algebra |
3 |
|
F: Foreign Language
Foreign Language 1000-to-2000 level |
3 |
|
E2: HIST 2111 OR 2112
US History |
3 |
| D1: Non-Lab Science | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102; Required to earn C or higher.
- Complete 30 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: COMM 1154
Introduction to Mass Communications |
3 |
|
F: Foreign Language
Foreign Language 1000-to-2000 level |
3 |
|
B1: Oral Communication
Any Option Except COMM 1110 |
3 |
|
C2: Humanities
Any Option Except COMM 1154 |
3 |
| D2: Math, Science, & Quantitative Technology | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete first foreign language requirement.
- Complete COMM 1154; Required to earn C or higher.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
E3: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
|
F: GFA 1000 OR 1040
Georgia Film Academy 1 |
6 |
|
F: FILM 2080 OR 2100
Introduction to the Art of Film or History and Theory of Film |
3 |
| E4: Social Science | 3 |
Milestone:
- Complete 60 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
COMM 3305
Short-Form Screenwriting & Analysis |
3 |
|
COMM 3353
Fundamentals of Film & Video Production |
3 |
|
COMM 3356
Film & Culture |
3 |
|
Electives/Minor
Any Mass Communication Approved Elective or Minor Courses |
6 |
Milestone:
- Complete COMM 3353; in order to access intermediate level production classes.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
COMM 4406
Cinematography |
3 |
|
COMM 4407
Film & Video Editing |
3 |
|
COMM 4408
Producing for Film & Video |
3 |
|
GFA OR Elective/Minor
Craft class or Any Mass Communication Approved Elective or Minor Courses |
6 |
Milestone:
- Complete 90 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
COMM 4405
Sound Design |
3 |
|
COMM 4409
Directing for Film & Video Production |
3 |
|
COMM 4425
Documentary Production Practices |
3 |
|
GFA OR Elective/Minor
Craft class or Any Mass Communication Approved Elective or Minor Courses |
6 |
Milestone:
- Complete COMM 4425; required to earn C or better.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
COMM 3366
The Business of Film |
3 |
|
COMM 4452
Advanced Film & Video Production |
3 |
|
GFA OR Elective/Minor
Internship OR Craft class AND/OR Any Mass Communication Approved Elective or Minor Courses |
6 |
|
Elective/Minor
Craft class or Any Mass Communication Approved Elective or Minor Courses |
3 |
Milestone:
- Complete 120 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.
15 fall credit hours plus 15 spring credit hours which equals 30 credit hours.
Additional Information:
- Students Must complete the GFA certificate + 15 hours approved electives or minor + 9-12 hours Electives.
- Max 24 credit hours of GFA can be applied to the degree.
- Electives should be selected from the Approved Elective list. Majors may petition to apply alternative courses, including 1000-2000 level courses, as major electives that are relevant to their career aspirations by submitting requests and rationales to advisors. The department chair must approve all alternative courses.
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Talk with your professors and advisors about your education and career goals.
- Attend the end of the semester student showcase.
Middle Years:
- Complete core classes.
- Meet with your faculty mentor at least once per semester.
- Attend the end of the semester student showcase.
- Volunteer at Check-out.
Last Year:
- Complete an internship.
- Screen your work at the end of semester student showcase.
- Submit your coursework for internal Excellence Awards.
- Submit your work for national awards and film festivals.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Join the Filmmaker Collective.
- Become a mentee in the Alumni Mentor Programs.
- Attend SCFM networking functions and alumni networking events.
Middle Years:
- Attend (or volunteer at) Media Day.
- Participate in at least one Filmmaker Collective activity per semester.
- Explore internship opportunities.
Last Year:
- Participate in Media Day.
- Create an event or production through the Filmmaker Collective.
- Attend a film-festival.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Years:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree can help you get work as the following:
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