Film Studies B.A.

120 MINIMUM HOURS

36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS

30 HOURS AT UMHB

Degree Requirements

Academic Core- 60 hours

see Bachelor of Arts Degree Academic Core

B.A. Film Studies Major Required Courses - 36 hours

12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB

12 hours minimum upper level

COMM 1180Communication Foundations

1

COMM 1315Introduction to Communication

3

COMM 2180Practicum in Communication

1

COMM 2320Introduction to Mass Media

3

COMM 2390Introduction to Film Studies

3

COMM 3340Screenwriting

3

COMM 3343Documentary Filmmaking

3

COMM 3345Film History and Criticism

3

COMM 4180Capstone Experience in Communication

1

COMM 4377Narrative Film Production

3

THEA 2310Acting I

3

THEA 4300Directing

3

Electives for Major
Choose 1 of the Following Courses
ARTS 1325Color Theory

3

ARTS 4375Applied Graphic Design

3

BCIS 3370Computer 3D Modeling

3

BCIS 3375Computer 3D Animation

3

COMM 3320Storytelling

3

COMM 4375Special Topics in Film

3

COMM 4390Independent Study

3

COMM 4395Internship in Communication

3

PSYC 4331Psychology and Film

3

Choose 1 of the Following:
COMM 4320The Business of Media

3

COMM 4325Freelancing

3