Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts: Concentration in Producing

Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts.

LeAnn Erickson, Professor
215-204-3859
leann.erickson@temple.edu

The B.A. in Film and Media Arts with a Concentration in Producing 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 Producing. Students will complete intermediate and advanced work in Producing culminating in a master class capstone experience.

Students who are interested in applying for the Producing concentration would ideally complete the following courses by the end of their sophomore year. Note: It is recommended that students take Screenwriting I.

FMA 1141Film, Video and Interactive Foundations I4
FMA 1142Film, Video and Interactive Foundations II4
FMA 1171Media & Culture3
FMA 1172Introduction to Film and Video Analysis3
FMA 2771Producing4
One of the following:4
Filmmaking
Videography
Screenwriting I
Editing Film and Video

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts: Concentration in Producing

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 Producing by recommendation of the faculty and upon satisfactory completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students must complete:

  1. 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".
  2. No more than 21 FMA credits can be transferred to the major.
  3. A student must earn a grade of "C-" or better in all Film and Media Arts courses that count towards the degree.
  4. Students may take up to 8 internship credits in Film and Media Arts.
  5. Students may count a maximum of 66 FMA credit hours toward the 120 credit hours required for the degree.

FMA Foundation Courses

Students who are interested in applying for the Producing concentration would ideally complete the following courses by the end of their sophomore year. Note: It is recommended that Producing students complete Screenwriting I as their 2000-level writing intensive course.

FMA 1141Film, Video and Interactive Foundations I4
FMA 1142Film, Video and Interactive Foundations II4
FMA 1171Media & Culture3
FMA 1172Introduction to Film and Video Analysis3

Concentration Requirements

Courses required after completion of FMA Foundation Courses:

FMA 2771Producing (required)4
Select one of the following:4
Filmmaking
Videography
Select one of the following:4
Editing Film and Video
Screenwriting I (recommended ) 1
FMA 3771Exhibition and Distribution of Independent Media (required)3
FMA 3772Fundraising for Independent Media (required)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
FMA 2000+ Free Elective 13-4
FMA 3000+ Writing Intensive Elective (WI)4
FMA 3085Internship (may be split over two or three different internships)4-6
Select one of the following:4
Experimental Media Workshop
Documentary Workshop I
Scene Analysis for Writers and Directors
Screen Directing
FMA 4251Producing Master Class I (required in fall semester of senior year)4
Select one of the following:4
Producing Master Class II (optional in spring semester of senior year)
Attend LA Study Away
Independent Study (to continue BFA/BA producing)
Any other 4-credit FMA 3000+ level course
Total FMA Credit Hours: 58-62

Suggested Academic Plan

Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.

Transfer students and juniors may be eligible to add this concentration - please check with an FMA advisor.

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts: Concentration in Producing

Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year

Year 1
FallCredit Hours
FMA 1141Film, Video and Interactive Foundations I4
FMA 1171Media & Culture3
ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902Analytical Reading and Writing [GW]4
GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ]4
 Term Credit Hours15
Spring
FMA 1142Film, Video and Interactive Foundations II4
FMA 1172Introduction to Film and Video Analysis3
IH 0851 or 0951Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]3
GenEd Breadth Course3
Elective3
 Term Credit Hours16
Year 2
Fall
Select one of the following:4
Filmmaking 
Videography 
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 Elective13-4
GenEd Breadth Course3
 Term Credit Hours13-15
Spring
Select one of the following:4
Screenwriting I [WI]2 
Editing Film and Video2 
FMA 2771Producing34
GenEd Breadth Course3
GenEd Breadth Course3
IH 0852 or 0952Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]3
 Term Credit Hours17
Year 3
Fall
FMA 3771Exhibition and Distribution of Independent Media4,53
Select one of the following:4
Experimental Media Workshop 
Documentary Workshop I 
Scene Analysis for Writers and Directors 
Screen Directing 
GenEd Breadth Course3
Electives6
 Term Credit Hours16
Spring
FMA 3772Fundraising for Independent Media4,53
FMA 3085Internship4
GenEd Breadth Course3
GenEd Breadth Course3
 Term Credit Hours13
Year 4
Fall
FMA 4251Producing Master Class I4
FMA 3000+ Advanced Writing Intensive Course [WI]4
Electives6
 Term Credit Hours14
Spring
Select one of the following:4
Producing Master Class II 
Attend LA Study Away
 
Independent Study (to continue BFA/BA producing)
 
Any other 4-credit FMA 3000+ level course
 
Electives12
 Term Credit Hours16
 Total Credit Hours: 120-122