This concentration allows students to concentrate in either film or video. Students have access to production and editing equipment that is at a level of industry standards. Most students will have an opportunity to use this equipment within their first year. This concentration is designated to allow students the opportunity to experience the kind of team approach to production that is common to all areas of professional media. Students may also choose to take courses such as Scriptwriting, Directing for Film and Video, and Post-Production.

Film Production Concentration

Required Course Sequence
COMM 3505 Introduction to Film and Video
COMM 3506* Pre-Production Planning for Film and Video
COMM 3710* Intermediate Film Production
*COMM 3506 and 3710 to be taken simultaneously whenever possible

Choose one Required Specialized Elective from the following:
COMM 2320 Script Writing
COMM 3510 Audio Production for Film and Video
COMM 3530 Post-Production
COMM 3550 Production Management
COMM 3560 Sound Design
COMM 3580 Lighting
COMM 3730 Directing for Film and Video
COMM 3740 Digital Production for Film and Video
COMM 3750 Cinematography

Final Requirement in the Concentration
COMM 3720 Advanced Film Production

Video Production Concentration

Required Course Sequence
COMM 3505 Introduction to Film and Video
COMM 3506* Pre-Production Planning for Film and Video
COMM 3520* Intermediate Video Production
*COMM 3506 and 3520 to be taken simultaneously whenever possible

Choose one Required Specialized Elective from the following:
COMM 2320 Script Writing
COMM 3510 Audio Production for Film and Video
COMM 3530 Post-Production
COMM 3550 Production Management
COMM 3560 Sound Design
COMM 3580 Lighting
COMM 3730 Directing for Film and Video
COMM 3740 Digital Production for Film and Video
COMM 3750 Cinematography

Final Requirement in the Concentration
COMM 3540 Advanced Video Production

For more information, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.

Film/Video Faculty

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