Degrees and Emphases
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Bachelor of Arts
Division of Film Studies Academic Completion Plan for Bachelor’s Degree
Please make an appointment with University College for your General Education Requirements 581-8146 (academic advisor over Fine Arts, Sandy McLelland). All General Education requirements must be fulfilled. There is a Language Requirement (2020 level): American Sign is also considered a language. Please see Undergraduate Studies Bulletin for more details. This is to help you plan for your graduation date. Your graduation application must be filled out with the Graduation Division of the Registrar’s Office and signed by your advisor. Failure to apply on time may delay your graduation. It is important for you to keep the Registrar’s Office and Film Office up to date on your current mailing address, phone number and e-mail.
All Students must complete the required courses-Film 2200, 3310, 3320 and 3710 with a “B” or better and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5.
Film 2200 is generally taken as a freshman, Film 3310 & 3320 as a sophomore, and Film 3710 as a junior.
Advisor is Darci Berg; please make an appointment by calling 581-5127.
To download an academic worksheet click here
Master of Fine Arts
Graduate Requirements
The requirements for graduation will generally consist of a portfolio of work, which may include a 16 mm film and a selection of high-end video pieces. The M.F.A. is a three year program. The M.F.A. program’s emphasis is on studio film/video productions, although students are required to take an equal number of classes in film history and criticism. In addition to the studio portfolio, a written evaluation of the major M.F.A. project will be required and a video copy of the candidate’s work must be deposited with the Film Division. An M.F.A. comprehensive examination is Film History must be successfully completed. This examination will generally be taken upon completion of formal course work toward the M.F.A.
The application deadline for consideration of admission to the M.F.A. Program is December 31 of the year preceding the Fall semester in which study is to begin.
Please note, however, that the deadline for receipt of application materials by the Graduate Admissions Office is November 28, 2008.
In addition to the Film Studies Division application and three letters of recommendation, you must submit:
*A reel of your own work in film or video indicative of your personal creative approach to
the medium. (DVD)
*A sample of critical writing (from any discipline) is also required, as the M.F.A. Program
includes courses in film history and criticism.
*A letter of personal intent explaining why you want to go to film school and what you
hope to accomplish during your studies here.
We are interested in your ideas about filmmaking and how you express yourself in writing.
Please call Darci Berg at 801.581.5127 if you have questions about this program. We look forward to receiving your application.