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.
| 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 2771 | Producing | 4 |
| 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:
- 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 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.
| 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 2771 | Producing (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 3771 | Exhibition and Distribution of Independent Media (required) | 3 |
| FMA 3772 | Fundraising 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 1 | 3-4 | |
| FMA 3000+ Writing Intensive Elective (WI) | 4 | |
| FMA 3085 | Internship (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 4251 | Producing 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 | |
| 1 | If FMA 2396 is not taken, then free elective must be Writing Intensive. |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 Elective1 | 3-4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 13-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Screenwriting I [WI]2 | ||
| Editing Film and Video2 | ||
| FMA 2771 | Producing3 | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| FMA 3771 | Exhibition and Distribution of Independent Media4,5 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Experimental Media Workshop | ||
| Documentary Workshop I | ||
| Scene Analysis for Writers and Directors | ||
| Screen Directing | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| FMA 3772 | Fundraising for Independent Media4,5 | 3 |
| FMA 3085 | Internship | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| FMA 4251 | Producing Master Class I | 4 |
| FMA 3000+ Advanced Writing Intensive Course [WI] | 4 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| 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 | ||
| Electives | 12 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 120-122 | |
| 1 | Students who have already completed their 2000-level Writing Intensive requirement by taking FMA 2396 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. |
| 2 | FMA 2396 Screenwriting I counts as a Writing Intensive course. FMA 2551 Editing Film and Video does not. |
| 3 | FMA 2771 may be taken fall or spring semester. |
| 4 | FMA 3771 Exhibition and Distribution of Independent Media and FMA 3772 Fundraising for Independent Media are both required, but may be taken in either fall or spring semester. |
| 5 | For transfer students or juniors, FMA 2771 Producing may be taken in conjunction with FMA 3771 or FMA 3772. |