Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts: Concentration in Post Production
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 Post Production 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 Post Production. Students will complete intermediate and advanced work in Post Production in a master class capstone experience.
Students interested in the Post Production Concentration must complete the following courses 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 2551 | Editing Film and Video | 4 |
| One of the following: | 4 | |
| Filmmaking | ||
| Videography | ||
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts: Concentration in Post Production
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 Post Production by recommendation of the faculty and upon satisfactory completion of a minimum of 121 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.
- Students may count a maximum of 66 FMA credit hours toward the 121 credit hours required for the degree.
FMA Foundation Courses
Students who are interested in applying for the Post-Production concentration would ideally complete the following courses by the end of their sophomore year. Note: It is recommended that Post-Production students complete Screenwriting I as their 2000-level writing intensive course.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Filmmaking | ||
| Videography | ||
| FMA 2000+ Writing Intensive Elective (WI) | 4 | |
| FMA 2243 | Audio: Production and Aesthetics (required) | 4 |
| FMA 2551 | Editing Film and Video (required) | 4 |
| FMA 3551 | Advanced Editing (required) | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Digital Animation, Compositing and Modeling | ||
| Color Correction | ||
| Web Art & Design | ||
| Introduction to 3D: Animation | ||
| Introduction to 3D: Modeling | ||
| Film and Video Sound | ||
| 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 3000+ Writing Intensive Elective (WI) | 4 | |
| FMA 3085 | Internship | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Documentary Workshop I | ||
| Experimental Media Workshop | ||
| Scene Analysis for Writers and Directors | ||
| Screen Directing | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Advanced Post Production Techniques (optional for fall semester of senior year) | ||
Attend LA Study Away | ||
Any other 4-credit FMA 3000+ level course in post-production | ||
| FMA 4254 | Post Production Master Class (required) | 4 |
| Total FMA Credit Hours: | 61-62 | |
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: Concentration in Post Production
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 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Filmmaking | ||
| Videography | ||
| FMA 2000+ Writing Intensive Studies Elective [WI] | 4 | |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| FMA 2243 | Audio: Production and Aesthetics | 4 |
| FMA 2551 | Editing Film and Video | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| FMA 3551 | Advanced Editing | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Documentary Workshop I | ||
| Experimental Media Workshop | ||
| Scene Analysis for Writers and Directors | ||
| 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 | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Digital Animation, Compositing and Modeling | ||
| Color Correction | ||
| Web Art & Design | ||
| Film and Video Sound | ||
| Introduction to 3D: Modeling | ||
| Introduction to 3D: Animation | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Advanced Post Production Techniques | ||
Attend LA Study Away | ||
Any other 4-credit FMA 3000+ level course in post-production | ||
| FMA 3000+ Advanced Writing Intensive Course [WI] | 4 | |
| Electives | 7 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FMA 4254 | Post Production Master Class | 4 |
| FMA 3085 | Internship | 4 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 121-122 | |