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
45
Major Credit Hours
15
Elective Credit Hours
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 |
|---|---|
| C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
| M: MATH 1001 OR 1111 Quantitative Skills & Reasoning or College Algebra |
3 |
|
S: Social Sciences* |
3 |
|
I: Institution |
3 |
|
T: STEM Course |
3 |
Milestone:
- Complete ENGL 1101; Required to earn C or higher.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
A: Arts, Humanities, Ethics |
3 |
|
Foreign Language |
3 |
|
P: Citizenship |
3 |
|
T: Science + Lab |
4 |
Milestone:
- Complete ENGL 1102; Required to earn C or higher.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
A2: Arts, Humanities, Ethics
Any Option Except COMM 1154 |
3 |
|
I: Institution |
2 |
|
T: STEM Course |
3 |
|
P: Citizenship |
3 |
|
Foreign Language |
3 |
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
COMM 1154
Introduction to Mass Communications |
3 |
|
GFA 1000 or GFA 1040
Introduction to Film & Television Production or Introduction to Film and Television Post-Production |
6 |
|
COMM 2256
Film Form and Aesthetics |
3 |
|
S: Social Science* |
3 |
Milestone:
-
Complete COMM 1154; Required to earn C or higher
- Complete Area S: one needs to be World History (HIST 1111 or 1112).
-
Complete GFA 1000
14 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 29 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 Approved Elective or Minor Courses |
3 |
|
Electives/Minor |
3 |
Milestone:
- Complete COMM 3353; Required to earn C or higher
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
COMM 4305 or 4405 or 4406 or 4407 or 4408 or 4409
Complete 2 intermediate-level production classes |
6 |
|
GFA OR Elective/Minor
Craft class or Any Approved Elective or Minor Courses |
6 |
|
Elective |
3 |
Milestone:
- Complete 2 intermediate-level production Classes (COMM 4305 or 4405 or 4406 or 4407 or 4408 or 4409); Required to earn C or higher
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
COMM 4305 or 4405 or 4406 or 4407 or 4408 or 4409
Complete 2 intermediate-level production classes |
6 |
|
COMM 4425
Documentary Production Practices |
3 |
|
Elective/Minor
Any Approved Elective or Minor Courses |
3 |
|
Elective/Minor |
3 |
Milestone:
- Complete COMM 4425; Required to earn C or higher
| 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 OR Any Approved Elective or Minor Courses |
6 |
| COMM 4305 or 4405 or 4406 or 4407 or 4408 or 4409 Complete 1 intermediate-level production classes |
3 |
Milestone:
- Complete COMM 4452; Required to earn C or higher
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours + 30 Credit Hours
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 IMPACTS 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 may help you get work as the following:
- Film Director
- Film/Video Editor
- Lighting Technician
- Location Manager
- Media Researcher
- Music Producer
- Production Runner
- Sound Technician
- Television Camera Operator
- Television Producer
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