CanvasProgram Description
The BS in Digital Film program provides advanced and transferrable training in cinema production and film theory - combined with unique opportunities to work on real-world commercial, documentary, and narrative film sets via DSU Films - our in-house professional production company. Covering a broad range of topics and disciplines, students take core courses in narrative film production, screenwriting, editing, directing, cinematography, producing, sound design/mixing, documentary, film history and film theory. Upper division students are then given the opportunity to specialize in their preferred disciplines – culminating in professional internships and collaborative capstone film productions.
Program Curriculum
120 credits
DSU General Education Requirements
All DSU General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to DSU’s minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Requirements | ||
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Laboratory Science | 0-1 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Exploration | 3-5 | |
Digital Film Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FILM 1000 | History of Film | 3 |
| FILM 2100 | Audio for Digital Film | 3 |
| FILM 2130 | Beginning Screenwriting | 3 |
| FILM 2660 | Introduction to Digital Film Production | 3 |
| FILM 3000 | Business of Film | 3 |
| FILM 3100 | Film Theory and Analysis | 3 |
| FILM 3240 | Lighting/Grip for Digital Film | 3 |
| FILM 3500 | Documentary Production | 3 |
| FILM 3640 | Digital Motion Picture Pre-Production | 3 |
| FILM 3660 | Digital Film Production | 4 |
| FILM 3680 & FILM 3685 | Digital Film Editing and Digital Film Editing Lab | 3 |
| FILM 4700 | Advanced Digital Film Production | 4 |
| FILM 4900R | Digital Film Internship | 3 |
| FILM 4980 | Senior Capstone in Digital Film | 4 |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Digital Film Elective Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete at least 6 credits from the following: | ||
| FILM 3620 | Advanced Screenwriting | 3 |
| FILM 4300 | Writer's Room | 3 |
| FILM 4400 | Cinematography | 3 |
| FILM 4500 | Directing | 3 |
| FILM 4800 & FILM 4805 | Advanced Digital Film Post-Production and Advanced Digital Film Post-Production Lab | 3 |
| Complete at least 3 additional elective credits above or from the following: | ||
| 2-Dimensional Design (FA) | ||
| Digital Photography (FA) | ||
| Genres and Production | ||
| Short Production | ||
| Understanding Film (HU, GC) | ||
| Stage Makeup I | ||
| Stage Craft | ||
| Scene Design I | ||
| Costume Design I | ||
| Diversity in Film (FA) | ||
| Acting Studio: Acting for the Camera | ||
| Stage Makeup II | ||
| Stage Combat | ||
| Scene Design II | ||
| Costume Design II | ||
Additional Program Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete additional upper division credits to bring the total to no less than 40 Upper Division Credits | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at DSU for institutional residency.
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
Graduation Plan
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| FILM 2660 | Introduction to Digital Film Production | 3 |
| FILM 1000 | History of Film | 3 |
| SSC 1010 | Trailblazer Connections | 2 |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing (EN) | 3 |
| General Education (Literature / Humanities) | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| FILM 2130 | Beginning Screenwriting | 3 |
| FILM 2100 | Audio for Digital Film | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Interm Writing Selected Topics: (EN) | 3 |
| General Education (American Institutions) | 3 | |
| General Education (Physical Science) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| FILM 3660 | Digital Film Production | 4 |
| FILM 3680 & FILM 3685 | Digital Film Editing and Digital Film Editing Lab | 3 |
| General Education (Fine Arts) | 3 | |
| General Education (Life Science / Lab) | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| FILM 3640 | Digital Motion Picture Pre-Production | 3 |
| FILM 3000 | Business of Film | 3 |
| FILM 3240 | Lighting/Grip for Digital Film | 3 |
| General Education (Social & Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| FILM 4700 | Advanced Digital Film Production | 4 |
| FILM 3500 | Documentary Production | 3 |
| General Education (Exploration) | 3 | |
| Digital Film Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| FILM 3100 | Film Theory and Analysis | 3 |
| Digital Film Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 4th Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| FILM 4900R | Digital Film Internship | 3 |
| Digital Film Elective Course | 3 | |
| General Education (Mathematics) | 3 | |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| FILM 4980 | Senior Capstone in Digital Film | 4 |
| General Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
BS Digital Film Program Learning Outcomes
At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:
- Assess and critique the efficacy of various theoretical filmmaking techniques by surveying the evolution of cinematic language within various historical and cultural contexts.
- Identify and apply professional film industry standards regarding set protocol, etiquette, and safety through practice operating in various capacities on film sets.
- Examine, assess and apply technical skills related to a variety of audio-visual equipment, hardware, and software required during the pre-production, production, & post-production processes.
- Design, coordinate and execute meticulous production plans and schedules for collaborative film projects from conception to delivery.
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Appraise and apply various visual, aural, and written communication techniques to convey the elements of story