Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts: Concentration in Cinematography
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts.
Michael Kuetemeyer, Associate Professor
215-204-3859
michael.kuetemeyer@temple.edu
The B.A. in Film and Media Arts with a Concentration in Cinematography is a liberal arts degree that prepares students to enter graduate film programs or pursue professional careers in the film and television production with a focus on Cinematography. Students will complete advanced work in Cinematography in a two-semester master class capstone.
Students interested in the Cinematography Concentration must have the following courses completed by the end of their sophomore year:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FMA 1141 | Film, Video and Interactive Foundations I | 4 |
| FMA 1142 | Film, Video and Interactive Foundations II | 4 |
| FMA 1171 | Media & Culture | 3 |
| FMA 1172 | Introduction to Film and Video Analysis | 3 |
| FMA 2241 | Filmmaking | 4 |
| FMA 2242 | Videography | 4 |
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts: Concentration in Cinematography
Summary of Requirements for the Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree may be conferred upon a student majoring in Film and Media Arts with a concentration in Cinematography by recommendation of the faculty and upon satisfactory completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students must complete:
- University requirements:
- New students are required to complete the General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
- All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are listed below and identified with the code "WI".
- No more than 21 FMA credits can be transferred to the major.
- A student must earn a grade of "C-" or better in all Film and Media Arts courses that count towards the degree.
- Students may take up to 8 internship credits in Film and Media Arts. An LA internship may be taken in lieu of FMA 4246 Cinematography Master Class II in the final spring semester, although the recommended time for those who intend to go to Los Angeles would be summer following the spring semester of the junior or senior year.
- Students may count a maximum of 66 FMA credit hours toward the 120 credit hours required for the degree.
FMA Foundation Courses
Film and Media Arts students will complete the following courses by the end of the sophomore year:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FMA 1141 | Film, Video and Interactive Foundations I | 4 |
| FMA 1142 | Film, Video and Interactive Foundations II | 4 |
| FMA 1171 | Media & Culture | 3 |
| FMA 1172 | Introduction to Film and Video Analysis | 3 |
Concentration Requirements
Courses required after completion of FMA Foundation Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FMA 2241 | Filmmaking | 4 |
| FMA 2242 | Videography | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Editing Film and Video | ||
| Screenwriting I (WI) 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Lighting Design I | ||
| Lighting and Sound Technology | ||
| Screen Directing | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Survey of New Media | ||
| Film History I (1895-1950) | ||
| Film History II (1950-Present) | ||
| History of Experimental Film and Video Art | ||
| FMA 2000+ Free Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| FMA 3000+ Writing Intensive Elective (WI) | 4 | |
| FMA 3244 | Lighting for Film and Video | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
FMA 3000+ Major Elective 2 | ||
| Documentary Workshop I | ||
| History of Photography | ||
| Internship | ||
| Still Photography for Filmmakers | ||
| FMA 3473 | Moving Camera | 4 |
| FMA 4245 | Cinematography Master Class I | 4 |
| FMA 4246 | Cinematography Master Class II 3 | 4 |
| Total FMA Credit Hours | 59-62 | |
| 1 | If FMA 2396 is not taken, then free elective must be Writing Intensive. |
| 2 | It is strongly recommended that students complete FMA 3245 in the spring of their junior year. |
| 3 | Students can participate in the LA Internship Program in lieu of a second semester of master class. |
Suggested Academic Plan
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts: Cinematography Concentration
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| FMA 1141 | Film, Video and Interactive Foundations I | 4 |
| FMA 1171 | Media & Culture | 3 |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FMA 1142 | Film, Video and Interactive Foundations II | 4 |
| FMA 1172 | Introduction to Film and Video Analysis | 3 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| FMA 2241 | Filmmaking | 4 |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Survey of New Media | ||
| Film History I (1895-1950) | ||
| Film History II (1950-Present) | ||
| History of Experimental Film and Video Art | ||
| Term Credit Hours | 13-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| FMA 2242 | Videography | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Editing Film and Video1 | ||
| Screenwriting I [WI]1 | ||
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| FMA 3244 | Lighting for Film and Video | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
FMA 3000+ Major Elective | ||
| Documentary Workshop I | ||
| History of Photography | ||
| Still Photography for Filmmakers | ||
| Internship | ||
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| FMA 3473 | Moving Camera | 4 |
| FMA 2000+ Writing Intensive Studies Elective [WI]2 | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Lighting Design I | ||
| Lighting and Sound Technology | ||
| Screen Directing | ||
| Term Credit Hours | 17-18 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| FMA 4245 | Cinematography Master Class I | 4 |
| FMA 3000+ Advanced Writing Intensive Course [WI] | 4 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| FMA 4246 | Cinematography Master Class II3 | 4 |
| FMA 2000+ Free Elective | 4 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 120-122 | |
| 1 | FMA 2396 Screenwriting I counts as a Writing Intensive course. FMA 2551 Editing Film and Video does not. |
| 2 | Students who have already completed their 2000-level Writing Intensive requirement by taking FMA 2396 Screenwriting I may take any 2000+ FMA course as an elective. Students who have not completed their 2000-level Writing Intensive requirement must take a 2000-level Writing Intensive course. |
| 3 | Students can participate in the LA Internship Program in lieu of a second semester of master class. |