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The Film Pathway allows Interdisciplinary Studies majors an opportunity to shape a program of study according to their interests and goals.

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Pathway Information

As Interdisciplinary Studies majors, Film Pathway students learn theories and methods enabling them to achieve creative and analytical works by integrating insights and techniques from multiple Film disciplines. Film Pathway students can also earn the Georgia Film Academy Film & Television Production Certificate within the major.

If you have any questions, please contact the Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Neema Noori, (nnoori@westga.edu).

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

All IDS majors complete an XIDS course sequence through which they learn interdisciplinary concepts and method, culminating with a capstone project that reflects their intellectual and career interests:

  • XIDS 2000 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
  • XIDS 3000 - Interdisciplinary Methods
  • XIDS 4000 - Interdisciplinary Capstone

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Film Tracks

ART & LENS-BASED MEDIA

  • Intro to Photography
  • Intro to Time-Based Media
  • From Still to Moving Images
  • Digital Media for the Artist

CRITICAL STUDIES

  • History & Theory of Film
  • Film as Lit
  • Film & Culture
  • French Film Internship

PERFORMANCE

  • Advanced Acting for the Camera
  • Advanced Voice
  • Advanced Movement
  • Theatre on Film

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PRODUCTION

  • Fundamentals of Film & Video Production
  • Digital Cinematography & Image Design
  • Documentary Practices

PRODUCTION DESIGN

  • Costume Design
  • Scenic Design
  • Sound Design
  • Stage & Film Craft II
  • Period Styles in Design

SCREENWRITING

  • Intro to Creative Writing
  • Intermediate Screenwriting
  • Advanced Screenwriting
  • Short-Form Screenwriting & Analysis

Contact

Contact Us

Dr. Neema Noori
Director, Center of Interdisciplinary Studies
(678) 839-6329
nnoori@westga.edu