Film, AA

Program Description

The Film Associate of Arts program offers study in the creative and technical aspects of the cinema as well as history, theory and criticism. Fundamentals of art are applied as students explore film through both form and content. Coursework is directed at providing students with rigorous hands-on experience in film production and critical studies of current and historical cinematic works. This program is intended as a transfer degree and should complete the first two years of requirements for a 4-year degree in Film.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1) 3 credits
Writing Level II (WR2) 3 credits
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) 3 credits
ARTS (In program)
HUM (in program)
LSCI 4 credits
MATH 3 credits
ORAL 3 credits
SOC 3 credits
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
COMM 1480Media Arts:

3 credits

FILM 1000Introduction to Film

3 credits

FILM 1100Film Production I

4 credits

FILM 1200Cinema History

3 credits

FILM 1300Editing

3 credits

FILM 1400Screenwriting I

3 credits

FILM 2000Film Production II

3 credits

FILM 2100Cinematography

3 credits

FILM 2300Directing

3 credits

Program Electives

Students are required to take a minimum of nine (9) credits from the following program electives:

Course NumberTitleCredits
ART 1130Color Theory

3 credits

ART 1150B&W Film Photography I

3 credits

ART 1160B&W Film Photography II

3 credits

ART 1178Digital Imaging

3 credits

ART 2145Digital Photography I

3 credits

ART 2146Digital Photography II

3 credits

COMM 2110Nonverbal Communication

3 credits

COMM 2130Human Relations

3 credits

COMM 2135Gender and Communication

3 credits

COCR 1010Professional Experience:

1 credits

ENGL 2286Legends and Lore

3 credits

FILM 2400Screenwriting II

3 credits

MDIA 1000Introduction to Mass Media

3 credits

MDIA 2202Audio Production

3 credits

MDIA 2455Video Field Production

3 credits

PFDV 1500Managing Career Development

3 credits

PHIL 1000Intro to Philosophy

3 credits

PSYC 1000General Psychology

4 credits

THEA 1100Beginning Acting

3 credits

THEA 2010Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I

3 credits

THEA 2030Beginning Playwriting

3 credits

THEA 2055Rehearsal and Performance

1 credits

THEA 2100Advanced Acting

3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 60