The B.S. in Digital Cinema and Filmmaking prepares students to enter the world of cinema, television and internet drama production as professionals.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements |
43-45 |
Open Electives |
28-41 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 44 |
Total Credits | 44 |
Major Requirements (43-45 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| The Making of a Motion Picture | |
| Media Production I | |
| Story Idea Development | |
| Intern Program I | |
| Directing | |
1 | 25-27 |
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 330 | Film Noir- The Dark Side of American Cinema | 3 |
MCA 331 | Women in American Film | 3 |
MCA 339 | Creative Writing for Broadcast Media | 3 |
MCA 350 | Making Media with Drones | 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 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 | 129-131 |
Open Electives (28-41 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 28-41 |
Total Credits | 28-41 |
General Track
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.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
CIS 101 |
Introduction to Computing () |
0-3 |
ENG 110
|
Composition ()
or Critical Writing |
3 |
MCA 220 |
The Making of a Motion Picture |
4 |
|
6 |
| Credits | 14-17 |
Spring |
|
3 |
MCA 252 |
Media Production I |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing () |
4 |
| Credits | 17 |
Second Year |
Fall |
|
4 |
MCA 276 |
Story Idea Development |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
4 |
|
3 |
|
4 |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3 |
| Credits | 17 |
Third Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
MCA 393 |
Intern Program I |
3 |
MCA 498 |
Directing |
4 |
| Credits | 16 |
| Total Credits | 125-128 |
Digital Cinema and Filmmaking, BS/Communications and Digital Media, MA Track
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.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
CIS 101 |
Introduction to Computing () |
0-3 |
ENG 110
|
Composition ()
or Critical Writing |
3 |
MCA 220 |
The Making of a Motion Picture |
4 |
|
6 |
| Credits | 14-17 |
Spring |
|
3 |
MCA 252 |
Media Production I |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing () |
4 |
| Credits | 17 |
Second Year |
Fall |
|
4 |
MCA 276 |
Story Idea Development |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
4 |
|
3 |
|
4 |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3 |
| Credits | 17 |
Third Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Spring |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
MCA 393 |
Intern Program I |
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
|
3 |
|
3 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
MCA 601 |
Industry Theory and Practice |
4 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Spring |
|
3 |
MCA 603 |
Effective Speaking for Industry Professionals |
4 |
MCA 610 |
Communications Research |
4 |
MCA 498 |
Directing |
4 |
| Credits | 15 |
Fifth Year |
Fall |
MCA 602 |
Writing for Organizations |
4 |
|
4 |
|
4 |
| Credits | 12 |
Spring |
|
4 |
|
4 |
MCA 693 |
Internship () |
4 |
| Credits | 12 |
| Total Credits | 149-152 |