Film and Media Arts, B.F.A.

University-wide Requirements (Varies)

Production Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

• FILM 1304 - Production 1
• FILM 2354 - Screenwriting 1
• FILM 3304 - Production 2

Studies Requirements (9 Credit Hours)

• FILM 1301 - Art of Film and Media (minimum grade C-)
• FILM 2301 - Film and Media Criticism
• FILM 3351 - International Film History

Industry Requirements (9 Credit Hours)

• FILM 1302 - Contemporary Media Industries
• FILM 4316 - Producers’ Seminar

Capstone Requirement (6 Credit Hours)

• FILM 5304 - Production 3

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• FILM 5311 - Thesis Film 1

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• FILM 5312 - Media Career Preparation

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• FILM 5313 - Thesis Film 2

Film and Media Arts Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Up to 3 credits may come from approved non-FILM courses in related programs.

Community Experience (0–1 Credit Hours)

B.F.A. pre-admits enroll their first term at SMU; current SMU students admitted to the B.F.A. enroll the first fall after their acceptance.

• MSA 1001 - FACE: First–Year Arts Community Experience

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• MSA 1101 - FACE: First–Year Arts Community Experience

Free Electives

Hours vary as needed to meet University residency and degree requirements.

Total: 122 Credit Hours