Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts.
Chet Pancake, Department Chair
tue89498@temple.edu
The Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts is designed for students who wish to have a more general approach to the major. After completing the FMA core, students must take one production or writing course in either Filmmaking, Videography, Experimental Video or Screenwriting, along with one 2000-level or higher studies course. Students then design their own program with approval of their advisors, choosing a range of middle- and upper-level courses that complete a balanced approach to media study and production or a self directed emphasis in camera, lighting, sound, animation, directing, writing, producing or new media studies or production. The program requires at least one middle-level writing-intensive course, one advanced writing-intensive course, one advanced studies course and one advanced course in studies or production.
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts
Summary of Requirements for the Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree may be conferred upon a student majoring in Film and Media Arts 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.
- Students 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 at least 42 FMA credits and a maximum of 66 FMA credits toward the 121 credit hours required for the degree.
Meeting 42 Credit Requirement
The following represents requirements for completing the BA in Film and Media Arts. Because some of these courses are variable credits, they may not add up to the 42 credits required for the degree. In that case, students must take additional FMA electives at the 2000+ level to reach the required 42 credits.
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 |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Filmmaking | ||
| Videography | ||
| Experimental Video and Multi-Media | ||
| Screenwriting I 1 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Two FMA 2000+ level Studies or Production Electives 1 | 6-8 | |
| FMA 3000+ Writing-Intensive Elective (WI) | 4 | |
| FMA 3000+ level Studies Elective 2 | 3-4 | |
| FMA 3000+ level Production or Studies Elective 2 | 3-4 | |
| Total FMA Credit Hours | 42 | |
| 1 | If FMA 2396 is not taken, then one of the 2000+ Studies or Production electives must be Writing Intensive. |
| 2 | For which the student has completed the prerequisites. |
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
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: | 3-4 | |
| Survey of New Media | ||
| Film History I (1895-1950) | ||
| Film History II (1950-Present) | ||
| History of Experimental Film and Video Art | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Filmmaking | ||
| Videography | ||
| Experimental Video and Multi-Media | ||
| Screenwriting I [WI] | ||
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| FMA 2000+ Studies or Production Elective | 3-4 | |
| FMA 2000+ Studies or Production Elective1 | 3-4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15-17 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| FMA 3000+ Studies Elective | 3-4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3-4 | |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Internship | ||
FMA 3000+ Studies or Production Elective | ||
| Electives | 12 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| FMA 3000+ Writing-Intensive Elective [WI] | 4 | |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| FMA Elective | 3-4 | |
| Electives | 10 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 13-14 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 121-128 | |
| 1 | Must select a writing intensive course if FMA 2396 is not taken. |