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Program checklist · BFA

Film, BFA

University of the Arts · Philadelphia, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
BFA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
50.0602
Catalog edition
2023-2024
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
215105
CourseShelf checklist
CK_215105_6660ff32
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Major Requirements (63 credits)

21 items
  1. FILM 113
    The Art of Editing
    As published: “The Art of Editing 3 credits”
    3
  2. FILM 122
    Art of Sound 3 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  3. FILM 124
    Video Production
    As published: “Video Production 3 credits”
    3
  4. FILM 131
    Perception of Time
    As published: “Perception of Time 3 credits”
    3
  5. FILM 201
    Cinematography I
    As published: “Cinematography I 3 credits”
    3
  6. FILM 204
    Sound Design
    As published: “Sound Design 3 credits”
    3
  7. FILM 216
    Intro to Documentary
    As published: “Intro to Documentary 3 credits”
    3
  8. FILM 220
    Directing Actors for the Screen
    As published: “Directing Actors for the Screen 3 credits”
    3
  9. FILM 301
    Junior Production Workshop
    As published: “Junior Production Workshop 3 credits”
    3
  10. FILM 311
    Advanced Narrative Production
    As published: “Advanced Narrative Production 3 credits”
    3
  11. FILM 314
    Advanced Documentary
    As published: “Advanced Documentary 3 credits”
    3
  12. FILM 320
    Film Forum: Selected Topics
    As published: “Film Forum: Selected Topics 1.5 - 3 credits”
    1.5-3
  13. FILM 331
    Experimental Video
    As published: “Experimental Video 3 credits”
    3
  14. FILM 401
    Senior Thesis I
    As published: “Senior Thesis I 3 credits”
    3
  15. FILM 402
    Senior Thesis II
    As published: “Senior Thesis II 3 credits”
    3
  16. Select 1 course from: subject FMST 3 credits
    Not resolved to a course
  17. FILM 452
    Independent Strategies
    As published: “Independent Strategies 3 credits”
    3
  18. FILM 499
    Film Internship
    As published: “Film Internship 1.5 - 3 credits complete 3 credits”
    1.5-3
  19. IMAG 103
    Color and the Lens
    As published: “Color and the Lens or FILM 205 Interactivity: Action, Emotion & Interaction 3 credits”
    3
  20. WFTV 145
    Character
    As published: “Character 3 credits”
    3
  21. WFTV 146
    Writing for the Screen
    As published: “Writing for the Screen 3 credits”
    3

Discipline History (12 credits)

4 items
  1. FILM 121
    The Art of Cinema
    As published: “The Art of Cinema 3 credits”
    3
  2. FMST 251
    History of Narrative Cinema I
    As published: “History of Narrative Cinema I 3 credits”
    3
  3. FMST 252
    History of Narrative Cinema II
    As published: “History of Narrative Cinema II 3 credits”
    3
  4. FMST 320
    World Cinema History
    As published: “World Cinema History 3 credits”
    3

Critical Studies (30 credits)

0 items

    Writing (6-12 credits)

    0 items

      Standard

      2 items
      1. WRIT 101
        Writing 1
        As published: “Writing 1 3 credits”
        3
      2. WRIT 102
        Writing 2
        As published: “Writing 2 3 credits”
        3

      Increased Support

      2 items
      1. WRIT 101
        Writing 1
        As published: “Writing 1 and WRIT 101L 4.5 credits”
        3
      2. WRIT 102
        Writing 2
        As published: “Writing 2 and WRIT 102L Writing 2 Lab 4.5 credits”
        3

      Honors

      2 items
      1. WRIT 101
        Writing 1
        As published: “Writing 1 3 credits”
        3
      2. WRIT 102H
        Writing 2: Honors
        As published: “Writing 2: Honors 3 credits”
        3

      ESL

      2 items
      1. WRIT 101
        Writing 1
        As published: “Writing 1 and WRIT 101E Writing 1 Lab: ESL 6 credits”
        3
      2. WRIT 102
        Writing 2
        As published: “Writing 2 and WRIT 102E Writing 2 Lab: ESL 6 credits”
        3

      CRIT Choice (9 credits)

      1 item
      1. Select 3 courses from subject CRIT
        Not resolved to a course

      Critical Studies Electives (12-15 credits)

      7 items
      1. Though not representative of all options, students can select from the following subjects:
        Not resolved to a course
      2. ​AHST (Art History), HIST (History)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. AMSL (American Sign Language), FRCH (French), LITT (Literature)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. PHIL (Philosophy), RELI (Religion)
        Not resolved to a course
      5. SCIE (Science)
        Not resolved to a course
      6. ANTH (Anthropology), PSYC (Psychology), SOCI (Sociology)
        Not resolved to a course
      7. Course Types : Critical Studies Elective.
        Not resolved to a course

      General Electives (15 credits)

      1 item
      1. Complete 15 credits. This requirement is satisfied by any undergraduate course that isn’t required by the program.
        Not resolved to a course
      Source. University of the Arts, catalog 2023-2024 — https://uarts.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=26&poid=3576. Captured page pages/0205.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.