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The study of film is a broad area. From camera equipment to directing, from writing scripts and screenplays to lighting the stage, there are many different jobs available to students who want to pursue a degree in film.
Film Degrees
Course Offerings
Film Major (37 Hours)
This program requires the completion of one semester spent at the L.A. Film Studies Center (separate application process and costs, www.cccuglobaled.org)*
REQUIRED COURSES (31 hours)
*Los Angeles Film Studies Center Program – 16 hours
- Hollywood Production Workshop – 4 hours
- Faith & Artistic Development in Film – 3 hours
- Internship: Inside Hollywood – 6 hours
- Elective (Choose One) – 3 hours
- Narrative Storytelling
- Professional Acting for the Camera
- Independent Study
- FLM 250 Film Appreciation – 3 hours
- FLM 300 Foundations of Screenwriting – 3 hours
- FLM 336 Editing Theory and Practice – 3 hours
- FLM 400 Film Directing – 3 hours
- FLM 430 Narrative Film Productions – 3 hours
ELECTIVE COURSES (6 hours – select two)
- FLM 351 Screen Acting – 3 hours
- FLM/CHS 337 Theology in Film – 3 hours
- MAC 375 Digital Media Production – 3 hours
- SPA 380/480 Special Topics: Hispanic Cinema & Culture – 3 hours
- POL 480 Special Topics: Politics and Film – 3 hours
Film Minor – 21 Hours
The Film Minor is simply the completion of all of the above, minus the 16 hours earned at the Los Angeles Film Studies Center.
Careers in Film
- Director
- Producer
- Editor
- Screen Writer
- Videographer
- Video Journalist
- Broadcast Presenter
- Camera Operator
- Event Manager
- Production Manager
- Location Manager
- Art Director
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