MAJOR requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Film Required: FILM 2120 Introduction to Cinema (in area 6) - important prerequisite for most FILM courses Major Requirements (12 hours) FILM 5900 Film Theory Choose two history of cinema courses: FILM 4250 History of Cinema I (1895-1945) FILM 4260 History of Cinema II (1945-1990) FILM 4270 History of Cinema III (1990-present) Choose one of the following not already taken above: FILM 4100 Latinx Film and Visual Culture (counts for Franklin multicultural credit; no prerequisite) FILM 4250 History of Cinema I (1895-1945) FILM 4260 History of Cinema II (1945-1990) FILM 4270 History of Cinema III (1990-present) FILM 4600 Women and Film FILM 4620 Genre Cinema FILM 4640 Latin American Film and Media FILM 4650 French Film History FILM 4660 History of Animation FILM 4670 Film, Technology, and Style FILM 5481 Special Topics in Cinema Major Electives (15 hours) OR choose one: Area of emphasis in Film Production (30 hours plus 8 hours in area 6) Students in the Film Production area of emphasis will be trained in the filmmaking process from script to screen. In addition to the nuts and bolts of film production, students will learn the history and theory of film, as well as elements more commonly reserved for theatre majors such as acting and design. This program focuses squarely on visual storytelling and works closely with the Theatre program. Students wishing to study documentary filmmaking in particular may prefer a major (or second major) in Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Area of emphasis in Film Studies (15 hours) Students in the Film Studies area of emphasis take courses that provide a solid training in the critical act of interpretation, film theory, and the historical context of cinema's economic, cultural, and technological development. This emphasis centers on film history, criticism, and theory. NOTES: No course will count toward the major unless it is earned with a grade of “C” or better, per Franklin College policy At least 18 hours taken towards completion of the major requirements must be in residence. No non-equivalent transfer credits may be used towards the major. Refer to College-wide requirements when selecting are 6 and elective courses. General Film majors and Film Studies emphasis majros will liekly need 9-12 hours of upper division (3000-5000 level) credit beyond the major requirements to meet UGA upper division hour requirements. A second major or a minor/certificate will usually cover the additional upper division hours needed, but these additional hours may be taken in any subject. Film majors are encouraged to consider a double major, minor, or certificate; popular options for film majors include Theatre, Communication Studies, Marketing, Public Relations, Entertainment and Media Studies, English, Journalism, Comparative Literature, a foreign language, and many more. Several of these can be completed within the usual four years of college study. Students interested in a double major should be advised in both major departments. Popular minors and certificates include Music Business, Theatre, Film and Media Scoring, New Media, English, Design and Media, Art, foreign languages, Business, and Entepreneurship. Film Production emphasis students carry more hours than the general major or film studies emphasis. However, they can often complete a minor or certificate and, in some cases, a second major (especially in theatre, as there are classes that can count for both) within four years with careful planning. Older requirements for the previous film studies major may be found here. Students will apply to graduate up to two semesters before anticipated graduation.; for example, in spring, they can apply for fall. This triggers the graduation advising office to check to see if they have missing requirements or are on track. Students should apply to graduate as soon as they are able so that they can make any schedule adjustments that seem prudent. Applying for Graduation
