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Film & Video Production

An in-depth, skills-driven degree aimed at training graduates in the field who are multi-skilled, agile and adaptable, and who are proficient in an array of digital storytelling roles, from cinematic production all the way to entrepreneurial content and on-set film work. We provide students with a set of tangible, transferable and marketable skills for an array of positions within the infrastructure of film and video production.

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Plan Your Degree

Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
C1: ENGL 1101

English Composition I

3
I2: XIDS 2002

(Recommended) First-Year Seminar

2
S1: HIST 1111 OR 1112

US History

3
A1: Humanities 3
T1: Science + Lab 4

Milestone:

  • Complete ENGL 1101; required to earn a C or higher.

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 1102

English Composition II

3
M: MATH 1401, 1001, OR 1111

Elementary Statistics, Quantitative Skills & Reasoning, or College Algebra

3
F: Foreign Language

Foreign Language 1000-to-2000 level

3
P1: HIST 2111 OR 2112

US History

3
T2: Non-Lab Science 3

Milestones:

  • Complete ENGL 1102; Required to earn C or higher.
  • Complete 30 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
F: COMM 1154

Introduction to Mass Communications

3
F: Foreign Language

Foreign Language 1000-to-2000 level

3
I1: Oral Communication

Any Option Except COMM 1110

3
A2: Humanities

Any Option Except COMM 1154

3
T3: STEM Course 3

Milestones:

  • Complete first foreign language requirement.
  • Complete COMM 1154; Required to earn C or higher.

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
P2: POLS 1101

American Government

3
F: GFA 1000 OR 1040

Georgia Film Academy I

6
F: FILM 2080 OR 2100

Introduction to the Art of Film or History and Theory of Film

3
S2: Social Science 3

Milestone:

  • Complete 60 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
COMM 3305

Short-Form Screenwriting & Analysis

3
COMM 3353

Fundamentals of Film & Video Production

3
COMM 3356

Film & Culture

3
Electives/Minor

Any Mass Communication Approved Elective or Minor Courses

6

Milestone:

  • Complete COMM 3353; in order to access intermediate level production classes.

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
COMM 4406

Cinematography

3
COMM 4407

Film & Video Editing

3
COMM 4408

Producing for Film & Video

3
GFA OR Elective/Minor

Craft class or Any Mass Communication Approved Elective or Minor Courses

6

Milestone:

  • Complete 90 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
COMM 4405

Sound Design

3
COMM 4409

Directing for Film & Video Production

3
COMM 4425

Documentary Production Practices

3
GFA OR Elective/Minor

Craft class or Any Mass Communication Approved Elective or Minor Courses

6

Milestone:

  • Complete COMM 4425; required to earn C or better.

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
COMM 3366

The Business of Film

3
COMM 4452

Advanced Film & Video Production

3
GFA OR Elective/Minor

Internship OR Craft class AND/OR Any Mass Communication Approved Elective or Minor Courses

6
Elective/Minor

Craft class or Any Mass Communication Approved Elective or Minor Courses

3

Milestone:

  • Complete 120 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.

 

15 fall credit hours plus 15 spring credit hours which equals 30 credit hours.

Additional Information:

  • Students Must complete the GFA certificate + 15 hours approved electives or minor + 9-12 hours Electives.
  • Max 24 credit hours of GFA can be applied to the degree.
  • Electives should be selected from the Approved Elective list. Majors may petition to apply alternative courses, including 1000-2000 level courses, as major electives that are relevant to their career aspirations by submitting requests and rationales to advisors. The department chair must approve all alternative courses.

Crush Your Course

First Year:

  • Talk with your professors and advisors about your education and career goals.
  • Attend the end of the semester student showcase.

Middle Years:

  • Complete core IMPACTS classes. 
  • Meet with your faculty mentor at least once per semester.
  • Attend the end of the semester student showcase.
  • Volunteer at Check-out.

Last Year:

  • Complete an internship
  • Screen your work at the end of semester student showcase.
  • Submit your coursework for internal Excellence Awards.
  • Submit your work for national awards and film festivals.

Find Your Place

First Year:

  • Join the Filmmaker Collective
  • Become a mentee in the Alumni Mentor Programs. 
  • Attend SCFM networking functions and alumni networking events.

Middle Years:

Last Year:

Broaden Your Perspectives

First Year:

Middle Years:

Last Year:

Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

  • Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
  • Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.

Middle Years:

  • Complete an internship in your field.
  • Consider a summer or part-time job.
  • Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.

Last Year:

  • Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
  • Explore career shadowing opportunities.

Take Care of Yourself

First Year:

Middle Years:

Last Year:

Pave Your Path

First Year:

Middle Years:

  • Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
  • Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
  • Draft your personal statement.
  • Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.

Last Year:

  • Request references from professors and supervisors.
  • Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
  • Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
  • Attend an interview workshop.
  • Apply for graduate programs.

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