Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts: Concentration in Post Production
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts.
LeAnn Erickson, Professor
215-204-8472
leann.erickson@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 advanced work in Post Production in a two-semester master class capstone.
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 | Media Arts I | 4 |
| FMA 1142 | Media Arts 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 6 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
Film and Media Arts students will complete the following courses by the end of the sophomore year:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FMA 1141 | Media Arts I | 4 |
| FMA 1142 | Media Arts 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 2551 | Editing Film and Video | 4 |
| FMA 3551 | Advanced Editing | 4 |
| FMA 2243 | Audio: Production and Aesthetics | 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 | |
| Making Documentaries | ||
| Experimental Media Workshop | ||
| Scene Analysis for Writers and Directors | ||
| Screen Directing | ||
| FMA 4253 | Post Production Master Class I | 4 |
| FMA 4254 | Post Production Master Class II | 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 2020-2021 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| FMA 1141 | Media Arts 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 | Media Arts 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 | |
| Making Documentaries | ||
| 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 | ||
| Film and Video Sound | ||
| Web Art & Design | ||
| 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 | ||
| FMA 4253 | Post Production Master Class I | 4 |
| FMA 3000+ Advanced Writing Intensive Course [WI] | 4 | |
| Electives | 7 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FMA 4254 | Post Production Master Class II | 4 |
| FMA 3085 | Internship | 4 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 121-122 | |