Film Major (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
A student majoring in film must complete the major core requirements including electives and art studio courses, for a total of 97 credit hours, plus16 credit hours of cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin.
Core Requirements:
Select 8 credits from the following courses:
Complete 12 credits of Art Studio courses:
Electives:
Electives tailor the BFA to the student’s emphasis and must be selected from the following, in consultation with and approved by the academic advisor assigned by the department chair:
Cognates:
Choose one track to focus study in a related field:
Adventist Colleges Abroad (16)
ACA Summer program accepted for 9 credits with an additional 7 elective credits selected from the major to reach 16 credits. (Italy is recommended.)
Business (16)
Communication (14-15)
Two additional major elective credits required to reach 16 credits.
Drama (16)
LA Film Studies Center (24)
Petitions will be considered to attend a semester at the Los Angeles Film Studies Center (a study program within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities) for up to 24 cognate credits. If a student completes the LA Film Studies Center Cognate Option, 8 credits will apply to the elective requirements for the major.
Writing Cognate
In addition to completing a cognate track, one of the following writing in the disciplines (WD) options must be taken: