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 180: Principles of Production Technology (3)
FMP 280: Introduction to Film and Media Production (3)
FMP 288: Understanding Ethics in Filmmaking (3)
FMP 360: The Filmmaker's Voice (3)

Upper Division Film Electives 6 credits 
FMP 300: Short Film Production
FMP 330: Professional and Technical Writing for Film/TV Industry
FMP 335: Careers in Film and Media Industry
FMP 340: Approaches to International Cinema (GCSI)
FMP 355: Transborder Digital Media Making
FMP 394: Acting and Directing in the Sound Studio
FMP 395: Combat in Film
FMP 403: Independent Film (HUAD)
FMP 405: Film and Television: Pioneers, Practices and Innovations
FMP 417: Business and Legal Practices in Entertainment
FMP 494: Borderlands Visionary Filmmakers Master Classes
FMP 494: Directing the Personal Documentary
FMP 494: Immersive Aspects of Sound

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration.