Film and Media Production*

Description
Are you excited by the possibilities of film and film production? Expand your creative journey by learning more about the industry and about basic narrative techniques. This Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration lends an imaginative spark to your undergraduate degree experience.

Students pursuing the film and media production concentration study the basic production processes of film while learning about the history and practices of the film and media industry as well as the cultural value of cinema, television and digital media.

 Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 9 upper division hours for this concentration.
• A maximum of 6 hours of transfer work is accepted toward this concentration.
• Electives must be related to film and media production. Choose from courses with the FMP, THF, THP or THE prefix. Contact the school for options and course requirements.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration depending upon elective course selection.
• *Students considering a minor in theatre concurrently must complete an additional course in theatre or film to make up for the overlapping FMP 201 course.
• M - Course transfer equivalent available from Maricopa County Community College District, details are provided on the Transfer Information tab.

Require Core Courses: 12 Hours 

FMP 201 Film: The Creative Process I, HU (3)M*

FMP 250 Sex and Violence in Film and TV: Ethics Survey (3)

FMP 280: Introduction to Film and Media Production (2)

FMP/THE 403 Independent Film, HU (3) (Prerequisite(s): ENG 102, 105 or 108 with C or better)

Upper Division Film and Media Production 6 Hours
Select in consultation with an advisor in the School of Theatre and Film.

FMP 300 Short Film Production (3)  Prerequisite(s): FMP 280 with C or better 

FMP 315 Sound Design for Film and Media I (3) Pre- or corequisite(s): FMP 280 or 300; Credit is allowed for only FMP 314 or FMP 294 (Sound Design: Film) 

FMP 320 Film and Media Post-Production II (3) (Prerequisite(s): FMP 220 with C or better; FMP 300 (Film Production Part 1 or Film Production: Film & Media Part 1 or THE 400) with C or better)

FMP 325 Guerilla VFX (3) (Prerequisite(s): FMP 225 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only FMP 325 or FMP 294 (Guerilla VFX))

FMP 330 Professional and Technical Writing for Film/TV Industry (3) (Prerequisite(s): THF 220 with C or better; Minimum 56 hours; Credit is allowed for only FMP 330 or 494 (Prof & Tech Writing for Film, Media & TV Industry))

FMP 335 Careers in Film and Media Industry (3) (Prerequisite(s): FMP 201 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only FMP 335 or FMP 394 (Independent Film and Media Industry) or FMP 494 (Independent Film and Media Industry))

FMP 340 Approaches to International Cinema (HU & G) (3) 

FMP 345 Lighting Design (3)

FMP 350 Directing for Documentary Media (3) 

FMP 355 Transborder Digital Media Making (3) 

FMP 361 Intermediate Screenwriting (3) 

FMP 360 The Filmmaker's Voice (3) 

FMP 361 writing the Short Film (3)

FMP 365 Developing a Series (3) 

FMP 370 Producing for Film and Media (3) (Prerequisite(s): FMP 300 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only FMP 370 or FMP 494 (Producing Film))

FMP 394 Livestream Production Workshop (3)

FMP 395 Combat in film (SB &NH) (3)

FMP 403 Independent Film (HU) (3)

FMP 405 Film and Television: Pioneers, Practices and Innovations (HU) (3) (Prerequisite(s): ENG 102, 105 or 108 with C or better) OR THE 405 Film: Great Performers and Directors, HU (3)

FMP 411 Welcome to Hollywood (3)

FMP 415 Sound Design for Film and Media II (3)

FMP 417 Business and Legal Practices in Entertainment (3)

FMP 420 Film and Media Post-Production III (3)

FMP 445 Cinematography II (3)

FMP 461 Advanced Screenwriters Workshop (3)

FMP 465 Series Writers Workshop (3) 

FMP 475 Producing Series (3) 

FMS 309 Intermediate Screenwriting (3)

FMS 409 Advanced Screenwriting (3)

IAP 364 Documentaries (3)

THE 421 Shakespeare: Stage and Film (L or HU) (3)

THP 351 Arts Management (3) (Prerequisite: minimum 45 hours; Credit is allowed for only THP 351 or 394 (Management and the Arts))