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Film Studies and Production, BA Major in

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Film Studies and Production, BA Major in
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
50.0607
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_3b220ed2
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

CATEGORY 1: Foundation Requirements - Semester Hours: 18

6 items
  1. RTVF 010
    (AA) Introduction to Film Studies Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  2. RTVF 027
    Introductory Film Production Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  3. RTVF 047
    Intermediate Film Production Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  4. RTVF 110
    Introduction to Screenwriting Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  5. RTVF 137A
    Film History - Part I Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  6. RTVF 137B
    Film History - Part II Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course

CATEGORY 2: Film Studies Requirements - Semester Hours: 6

5 items
  1. RTVF 138
    Film Adaptation Studies Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  2. RTVF 139
    Film Theory Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  3. RTVF 157
    Film Genres Semester Hours: 3 (may be repeated when topic changes)
    Not resolved to a course
  4. RTVF 158
    Film Authorship Semester Hours: 3 (may be repeated when topic changes)
    Not resolved to a course
  5. RTVF 177
    Documentary Studies Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course

CATEGORY 3: Electives - Semester Hours: 12-15

30 items
  1. RTVF 060
    Documentary Film and Video Production Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  2. RTVF 067 A-Z
    Film Production Practicum Semester Hours: 1-3 (may be repeated when topic changes)
    Not resolved to a course
  3. RTVF 067A
    Color Correction
    Not resolved to a course
  4. RTVF 067B
    Intro to 3D Animation
    Not resolved to a course
  5. RTVF 067C
    Intermediate 3D Animation
    Not resolved to a course
  6. RTVF 067D
    2D Digital Animation
    Not resolved to a course
  7. RTVF 067F
    Visual Effects
    Not resolved to a course
  8. RTVF 067G
    Digital Storyboarding
    Not resolved to a course
  9. RTVF 067H
    Advanced Cinematography
    Not resolved to a course
  10. RTVF 067J
    Advanced Editing
    Not resolved to a course
  11. RTVF 080
    Experimental Film and Video Production Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  12. RTVF 021
    Fundamentals of Audio Production Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  13. RTVF 107
    Cinematography and Lighting for Film Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  14. RTVF 118
    Advanced Screenwriting I Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  15. RTVF 119
    Advanced Screenwriting II Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  16. RTVF 120
    Sound Design for Film Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  17. RTVF 127
    Introduction to Animation Techniques Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  18. RTVF 128
    Screenwriting Seminar Semester Hours: 1-3 (may be repeated when topic changes)
    Not resolved to a course
  19. RTVF 129
    Script Analysis Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  20. RTVF 147
    Directing for the Screen Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  21. RTVF 148
    Producing the Motion Picture Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  22. RTVF 149
    The Art of Film Editing Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  23. RTVF 150
    Independent Studies/Readings Semester Hours: 1-3
    Not resolved to a course
  24. RTVF 161
    Advanced Audio Production Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  25. RTVF 167
    Advanced Film Production Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  26. RTVF 168A
    Senior Film Projects I Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  27. RTVF 168B
    Senior Film Projects II Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  28. RTVF 170
    Internship Program Semester Hours: 1-3
    Not resolved to a course
  29. RTVF 178
    Film Studies Thesis Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  30. any 100-level course in the Film Studies and Production major.
    Not resolved to a course

CATEGORY 4: Capstone Requirement - 3-6 s.h.

6 items
  1. RTVF 118
    Advanced Screenwriting I Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
  2. and
    Not resolved to a course
  3. RTVF 119
    Advanced Screenwriting II Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
    or: RTVF 167 - Advanced Film Production Semester Hours: 3
    or: RTVF 168A - Senior Film Projects I Semester Hours: 3
  4. and
    Not resolved to a course
  5. RTVF 168B
    Senior Film Projects II Semester Hours: 3
    Not resolved to a course
    or: RTVF 178 - Film Studies Thesis Semester Hours: 3
  6. NOTE: Courses chosen to satisfy Category 3 electives may not also be used to satisfy requirements in Category 4.
    Not resolved to a course

Note

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    Film Studies and Production majors must also complete

    0 items

      The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Requirements

      2 items
      1. MASS 001
        Media History and Development Semester Hours: 3
        Not resolved to a course
      2. RHET 001
        (CP) Oral Communication Semester Hours: 3 or an alternative course designated by individual programs.
        Not resolved to a course

      Communication BA Program Requirements

      0 items
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