Film and Television Production, B.F.A.

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Total number of hours for program: 120.

Liberal Studies (42 hours)

Major Requirements (63 hours)

ENGL 278 - Introduction to Film Studies Credits: 3
FTP 150 - Thinking Like A Filmmaker Credits: 3
FTP 250 - Basic Production Techniques Credits: 3
FTP 253 - Introduction to Film Directing Credits: 3
FTP 310 - Introduction to Screenwriting Credits: 3
FTP 335 - Intermediate Cinematography Credits: 3
FTP 357 - Non-Linear Editing Credits: 3
FTP 361 - Intermediate Directing Credits: 3
FTP 365 - Producing Credits: 3
FTP 386 - Production Practicum II Credits: 1, R5 (5 hours required)
FTP 460 - Directing the Documentary Credits: 3
FTP 483 - Internship in Motion Picture/TV Credits: 3, R6
FTP 488 - Senior Project I Credits: 2
FTP 489 - Senior Project II Credits: 2
MUS 383 - Music and Audio in Media Credits: 3
THEA 140 - Acting I Credits: 3
THEA 231 - Stagecrafts for Stage and Screen (Scenic/Lighting) Credits: (3)

Take 3 hours from the following screenwriting courses:

FTP 320 - Adapting the Short Story Credits: 3
FTP 321 - Scene Writing Credits: 3
FTP 406 - Screenwriting II Credits: 3
FTP 409 - Writing the Series Credits: 3

Take 6 hours from the following advanced courses:

A Third Screenwriting Course (FTP 320, 321, 408, 407, 409 or 410)
FTP 436 - Digital Cinematography Credits: 3
FTP 457 - Advanced Editing Credits: 3
FTP 461 - Advanced Directing Credits: 3

Take 3 hours from the following film studies courses:

FTP 340 - Filmmakers on Filmmaking Credits: 3
ENGL 368 - Film Genres Credits: 3, R6
ENGL 394 - Film Adaptation Credits: 3, R6
PAR 309 - Philosophy In and Of Film Credits: (3)
PAR 353 - Religion in Film Credits: (3)
Other film studies course approved by your advisor.

General Electives (15 hours)

Additional Requirements:

All students must apply and be accepted into the FTP program. Please note that entering freshmen may declare FTP as their major, but must then apply and be accepted into the program during their first year in order to continue in the program in the sophomore year. Application form and requirements can be found on the FTP website at http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools-colleges/FPA/schools-departments-and-centers/stagescreen/stage-screen-academic-programs/ftp/.

Students must maintain a 2.5 OVERALL GPA or better to remain in the FTP program. All FTP students are responsible for reading and abiding by all rules and regulations in the FTP Student Handbook.