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Program checklist · Filmmaking, BFA Major in

Filmmaking, BFA Major in

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Filmmaking, BFA Major in
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
124
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_f1e6f8f3
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Semester Hour Requirement

0 items

    Liberal Arts Requirement

    0 items

      Residency Requirements

      0 items

        General Requirements for the BFA

        7 items
        1. Nine semester hours of distribution courses in the humanities (see Distribution Courses). The nine semester hours must include at least three from the Literature category and at least three from the Arts category. No more than three semester hours of Creative Participation courses may be used to satisfy this requirement.
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Nine semester hours of distribution courses in the natural sciences and mathematics/computer science (see Distribution Courses). At least three semester hours must be chosen from each category.
          Not resolved to a course
        3. Nine semester hours of distribution courses in the social sciences (see Distribution Courses). The nine semester hours must include at least three from the Behavioral Sciences category and at least three from the History, Philosophy, Religion category.
          Not resolved to a course
        4. Three semester hours of distribution course credit in the Cross-Cultural category (see Distribution Courses).
          Not resolved to a course
        5. Three semester hours of distribution course credit in the Interdisciplinary Studies/Other category (see Distribution Courses). A student may satisfy this requirement with three semester hours of Interdisciplinary Studies course credit or with three semester hours in any other category. However this requirement is satisfied, it is an additional three semester hours to the thirty semester hours required by A-D above.
          Not resolved to a course
        6. Satisfactory completion of WSC 001 and WSC 002 .
          Not resolved to a course
        7. Foreign Language Requirement.
          Not resolved to a course

        CATEGORY 1: Foundation Requirements - Semester Hours: 24

        8 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
        7. RTVF 167
          Advanced Film Production Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        8. RTVF 060
          Documentary Film and Video Production Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
          or: RTVF 080 - Experimental Film and Video Production Semester Hours: 3

        CATEGORY 2: Film Studies Requirements - Semester Hours: 12

        6 items
        1. RTVF 129
          Script Analysis Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        2. RTVF 138
          Film Adaptation Studies Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        3. RTVF 139
          Film Theory Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        4. RTVF 157
          Film Genres Semester Hours: 3 (may be repeated when topic changes)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. RTVF 158
          Film Authorship Semester Hours: 3 (may be repeated when topic changes)
          Not resolved to a course
        6. RTVF 177
          Documentary Studies Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course

        CATEGORY 3: Electives - Semester Hours: 19-22

        29 items
        1. RTVF 021
          Fundamentals of Audio Production Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        2. RTVF 060
          Documentary Film and Video Production Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        3. RTVF 080
          Experimental Film and Video Production Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        4. RTVF 067 A-Z
          Film Production Practicum Semester Hours: 1-3 (may be repeated when topic changes)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. RTVF 067A
          Color Correction
          Not resolved to a course
        6. RTVF 067B
          Intro to 3D Animation
          Not resolved to a course
        7. RTVF 067C
          Intermediate 3D Animation
          Not resolved to a course
        8. RTVF 067D
          2D Digital Animation
          Not resolved to a course
        9. RTVF 067F
          Visual Effects
          Not resolved to a course
        10. RTVF 067G
          Digital Storyboarding
          Not resolved to a course
        11. RTVF 067H
          Advanced Cinematography
          Not resolved to a course
        12. RTVF 067J
          Advanced Editing
          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
          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 168A
          Senior Film Projects I Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        26. RTVF 168B
          Senior Film Projects II Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        27. RTVF 170
          Internship Program Semester Hours: 1-3
          Not resolved to a course
        28. RTVF 178
          Film Studies Thesis Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course
        29. Any Hofstra University Course (under Advisement): 3 – 6 credits
          Not resolved to a course

        CATEGORY 4: Capstone Requirement – Semester Hours: 3-6

        5 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 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
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