Digital Cinema and Filmmaking, BS | Pace University New York

Offered on the Pleasantville campus, the B.S. in Digital Cinema and Filmmaking prepares students to enter the world of cinema, television and internet production as professionals. Courses allow students to work in a real-world production environment, embracing every aspect of production, from script to screen.

Major Completion Summary

Major Completion Summary
Requirement	Credits
University Core Requirements	44-55
Major Requirements	43-45
Open Electives	20-33
Total Credits	120

University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
University Core
Complete University Core Requirements		44
Total Credits		44

Major Requirements (43-45 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Major Courses		18
MCA 220	The Making of a Motion Picture
MCA 252	Media Production I
MCA 276	Story Idea Development
MCA 393	Intern Program I
MCA 498	Directing
Required Major Electives
Select eight of the following: ¹		25-27
MCA 160	Digital Photography	3
MCA 170	Acting for Non-Theater Majors	3
MCA 255	Producing the Horror Film	3
MCA 257	Casting	3
MCA 258	The Invasion of Reality Television	3
MCA 270	Sports Broadcasting	3
MCA 275	The Movie Remake	3
MCA 280	Audio Storytelling	3
MCA 331	Women in American Film	3
MCA 339	Creative Writing for Broadcast Media	3
MCA 350	Making Media with Drones	3
MCA 352	Producing the Comedy	3
MCA 354	Producing Corporate Video	3
MCA 356	Digital Editing Workshop I - Introduction	4
MCA 357	Careers in Television	3
MCA 358	Digital Editing Workshop II - Advanced	4
MCA 359	The Cutting Edge: What's New in the Media	3
MCA 360	Screenwriting	4
MCA 361	Cinematography One	3
MCA 362	Cinematography Two	3
MCA 363	The Art of the Moving Camera	3
MCA 370	Producing the Documentary	4
MCA 371	Landmarks in American Film	3
MCA 376	Studies in Horror	3
MCA 383	Producing Online Digital Media	3
MCA 384	Producing the Music Video	3
MCA 386	Video News Reporting	3
MCA 425	Filming the Actor/Acting for Film	4
MCA 490	Lighting: The Craft of Cinematic Artists	3
Total Credits		135-137

¹: Select at least one 4-credit course.

Open Electives (20-33 Credits)

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Open Electives
Select 20-33 credits		20-33
Total Credits		20-33

In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.

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