School of Film
The School of Film, in conjunction with the Honors Tutorial College, offers exceptional students the opportunity for practical and scholarly study of film combined with a broad liberal arts education. The program culminates with an honors thesis and leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree in film. Enrollment is limited; only nine students (2-3 per year)can be enrolled in this program at any given time.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the program, you are expected to rank in the top 10 percent of your high school class and have a minimum ACT composite score of 30 or a combined SAT score of 1300. You must submit a complete transcript, three letters of recommendation, a 500-word personal essay, and, if you are interested in the production concentration, a portfolio of creative work in any art form.
The Tutorial Program
There are four elements to the tutorial program in film:
- Nine individual tutorials on topics in film studies and film production.Possible topics in film studies include film theory, criticism, history (including history of experimental, documentary, and narrative film and video), historiography, film and society, research methods, and international cinemas. Possible topics in production include all aspects of film and video preproduction, production, and post-production; screenwriting; producing; directing; and special topics in film/video production.
- Production and scholarship courses in film.Breadth of understanding can often best be achieved through practical courses in film and video production and courses in film scholarship. Because film is a collaborative art, you will join other students in the appropriate courses. In the third year, you will select an area of specialization within one of two overall areas: film studies or film/video production. All students are expected to complete an Honors Thesis in their chosen area of specialization.
- Liberal education.The nature of the film medium requires a broad background in liberal arts and a multidisciplinary approach to learning. You are expected to select 20 to 22 elective courses in film, history, English, telecommunications, comparative arts, foreign languages, and other disciplines.
- Minor area of specialization.In your second year, you will plan a related minor consisting of four courses outside the School of Film. These courses will be chosen according to an individual plan that you develop with the director of tutorial studies. If you wish, for example, to enter a career in producing or arts administration, you should complete a complementary minor such as management, accounting, or business.
Year 1: 48FILM 201, 202, 203 Intro to Film 12 FILM 497T, 498T Tutorials (3) 12 and/or 499T Electives 24 Year 2: 48FILM 421, 422, 423 International Film 12 FILM 451, 452 Theory and Criticism 8 FILM 497T, 498T Tutorials (3) 12 and/or 499T Electives 16 Year 3: 48FILM 471, 472 Seminar I, II, III 12 and/or 473 FILM 497T, 498T Tutorials (3) 12 and/or 499T Minor Cognate/elective 12 Electives 12 Year 4: 48FILM 497T, 498T Tutorials (including and/or 499T honors thesis) 30 Electives 18 Film Production Sample Program: 191 hours Year 1: 48FILM 201, 202, 203 Intro to Film 12 FILM 497T, 498T Tutorials (3) 12 and/or 499T Electives 24 Year 2: 47FILM 461, 462, 463 Motion Picture Production 15 Foundation Courses 8 Film History 8 FILM 497T, 498T Tutorials (3) 12 and/or 499T Electives 4 Year 3: 48FILM 471, 472 Film Production/Topics 16 and/or 473 Minor Cognate/electives 8 FILM 497T, 498T Tutorials (3) 12 and/or 499T Electives 12 Year 4: 48FILM 497T, 498T Tutorials (including and/or 499T honors thesis) (3) 30 Electives 18
Evaluation
Papers and creative work that you develop as part of each tutorial are discussed and evaluated by the tutor. The director of tutorial studies also consults with tutors about your progress, strengths, and weaknesses so that subsequent tutorials can address problems and build on existing strengths. At the close of each quarter, the tutor files a description of each tutorial as well as an informal evaluation in the college office and School of Film office.Honors Thesis
You will prepare and defend an original thesis during the third year. This may be either a written thesis or a studio thesis resulting in a film, video, or screenplay. The tutorial committee approves the topic and scope of the thesis no later than the end of fall quarter in the third year of your program. The thesis should reflect your interest in your chosen areas of concentration.Application
The deadline to apply for admission and scholarships is December 15.Minor in Film
Minor code ORFILM
The School of Film offers a 30 credit-hour minor for those students majoring in other fields but wish to expand their knowledge of film. Students wishing to declare a minor in film must (1) receive permission from the head of undergraduate studies in film and (2) receive permission from the Dean's office in the College of Fine Arts to pursue the program.
Any student wishing to declare a minor in film must have a minimum g.p.a. of 2.5.
Core Courses (required):
FILM 201 Introduction to Film I 4 FILM 202 Introduction to Film II 4 FILM 203 Introduction to Film III 4 FILM 340 Film Techniques 4 FILM 343 Scriptwriting 4 Film Electives at least 10 hours from the following):FILM 421 International Film I 4 FILM 422 International Film II 4 FILM 423 International Film III 4 FILM 431 Film History I 4 FILM 432 Film History II 4 FILM 433 Film History III 4 FILM 451 Theory I 4 FILM 471 Film Topics Seminar 1-5 FILM 472 Film Topics Seminar 1-5 FILM 473 Film Topics Seminar 1-5Minimum hours required: 30
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