This specialization is designed to introduce students to the breadth of directorial responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, creative, aesthetic, logistic, and financial concerns, as well as developing the specific skills of rehearsing and filming actors.
Credits
BA: 44
BFA: 60
Visual and Media Arts Foundations (12 credits)
The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offer students a broad theoretical, historical, and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.
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VM 100 |
History of Media Arts I |
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VM 101 |
History of Media Arts II |
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VM 120 |
Foundations in Visual and Media Arts Production |
Introduction to Disciplines (16 credits minimum)
At the Introduction to Disciplines level, students explore one or more of the department’s main discipline areas.
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VM 200 |
Media Criticism and Theory |
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At least one of the following: |
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VM 220 |
Writing the Short Subject |
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VM 221 |
Writing the Feature Film |
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VM 222 |
Writing for Television |
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VM 202 |
Critical Listening |
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At least two of the following: |
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VM 230 |
Introduction to Film Production (I) |
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VM 231 |
Intermediate Film Production |
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VM 240 |
Introduction to Video Field Production |
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VM 241 |
Introduction to Studio Television Production |
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VM 250 |
Introduction to Sound Principles and Audio Production |
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VM 251 |
Audio Field Recording |
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VM 260 |
Introduction to Digital Media Production |
Specializations
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VM 402 |
Seminar in Media Arts Topics |
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One Advanced Visual and Media Studies course (4 credits) |
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VM 372 |
Directing Image and Sound |
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VM 373 |
Directing Actors for the Screen |
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VM 370 |
Business Concepts for Modern Media |
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VM 430 |
Film Production Workshop |
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VM 330 |
Digital Filmmaking |
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VM 378 |
Basic Cinematography and Videography |
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VM 440 |
Advanced Studio Production: Fiction |
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VM 377 |
Documentary Production Workshop |
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OP 260 |
Interpersonal Communication |
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TH 121 |
Introduction to Acting I |
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Additional Art History courses |
Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop
Students may apply to take the Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop. Two semesters are mandatory for BFA. Optional for BA.
For specific course prerequisites, please consult the Undergraduate Catalogue.
