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Program checklist · Bachelor’s Degree

Filmmaking (BFA)

Southern Utah University · Cedar City, UT

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Program
Award
Bachelor’s Degree
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
50.0602
Total credits (published)
121
Catalog edition
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Location(s): Main Campus Close Student Success Advisor(s) Sample Degree Plan Program Learning Outcomes CIP Code: 50.0602 Program Information All courses must be passed with a C (2.0) or better to be counted in the major, except for the following courses, must be passed with a B- (2.7) or better: ENGL 2523 , FILM 1100 , FILM 2100 , FILM 2200 , FILM 2300 , FILM 3100 , FILM 3500 , FILM 3510 , FILM 3900 , and FILM 3910 . FILM 4900 must be passed a B (3.0) or better. Filmmaking accepts 20 new students into the program each Spring for the upcoming academic year. Students should apply after their first Freshman semester at SUU. Transfer students will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and admitted based on availability of seats. More information and an application can be found on the Department of Filmmaking, Art, and Design’s website .
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230603
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230603_f0839be4
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

2 items
  1. Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)
    Not resolved to a course

Filmmaking Curriculum (93 Credits)

0 items

    Foundation Courses (15 Credits)

    5 items
    1. ART 1050
      Introduction to Photography
      As published: “Introduction to Photography 3 Credit(s) [GE Arts]”
      3
    2. ART 1120
      2-D Design
      As published: “2-D Design 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. ART 1130
      3-D Design
      As published: “3-D Design 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. ARTH 2720
      Art History Survey II
      As published: “Art History Survey II 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
      3
    5. THEA 1023
      Introduction to Film
      As published: “Introduction to Film 3 Credit(s) [GE Arts]”
      3

    Required Courses (71 Credits)

    24 items
    1. ART 1110
      Drawing I
      As published: “Drawing I 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. ARTH 2910
      History of Experimental Film and Video Art
      As published: “History of Experimental Film and Video Art 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. ENGL 1523
      Storytelling
      As published: “Storytelling 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. ENGL 2023
      Screen Aesthetics
      As published: “Screen Aesthetics 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    5. ENGL 2150
      US Narrative Film
      As published: “US Narrative Film 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    6. ENGL 2523
      Writing for the Screen
      As published: “Writing for the Screen 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    7. ENGL 3023
      Film Theory
      As published: “Film Theory 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    8. FILM 1100
      Personal Cinema
      As published: “Personal Cinema 3 Credit(s) [GE Arts]”
      3
    9. FILM 2100
      Filmmaking Fundamentals
      As published: “Filmmaking Fundamentals 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    10. FILM 2200
      Subtext for the Screen
      As published: “Subtext for the Screen 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    11. FILM 2300
      Editing for the Screen
      As published: “Editing for the Screen 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    12. FILM 2400
      Sound for the Screen
      As published: “Sound for the Screen 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    13. FILM 3100
      Cinematography: Imaging Systems and Optics for the Screen
      As published: “Cinematography: Imaging Systems and Optics for the Screen 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    14. FILM 3110
      Cinematography: Advanced Imaging Systems and Lighting
      As published: “Cinematography: Advanced Imaging Systems and Lighting 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    15. FILM 3190
      Film Crew
      As published: “Film Crew 1-3 Credit(s) (must complete 2 credits) 2 Credit(s)”
      1-3
    16. FILM 3200
      Directing for the Screen
      As published: “Directing for the Screen 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    17. FILM 3500
      Producing for the Screen
      As published: “Producing for the Screen 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    18. FILM 3510
      Color Grading for the Screen
      As published: “Color Grading for the Screen 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    19. FILM 3900
      Thesis Film Development
      As published: “Thesis Film Development 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    20. FILM 3910
      Thesis Film Pre-Production
      As published: “Thesis Film Pre-Production 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    21. FILM 4500
      Business of Film
      As published: “Business of Film 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    22. FILM 4900
      Film Thesis Production 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    23. FILM 4910
      Film Thesis Post-Production
      As published: “Film Thesis Post-Production 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    24. LANG 3250
      World Cinema
      As published: “World Cinema 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Elective Courses (7 Credits)

    13 items
    1. ART 3510
      Visual Development
      As published: “Visual Development 3 Credit(s) **”
      3
    2. ART 3520
      Narrative Illustration
      As published: “Narrative Illustration 3 Credit(s) **”
      3
    3. AVTN 1130
      Unmanned Aerial Systems Basics
      As published: “Unmanned Aerial Systems Basics 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. AVTN 1135
      Unmanned Aircraft LOS and BLOS Flight Lab
      As published: “Unmanned Aircraft LOS and BLOS Flight Lab 2 Credit(s)”
      2
    5. COMM 4760
      Advanced Video and Film Production
      As published: “Advanced Video and Film Production 3 Credit(s) **”
      3
    6. ENGL 3110
      Literature and Film
      As published: “Literature and Film 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    7. FILM 4150
      Topics in Filmmaking
      As published: “Topics in Filmmaking 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    8. FILM 4890
      Filmmaking Internship
      As published: “Filmmaking Internship 1-6 Credit(s)”
      1-6
    9. FREN 3100
      Conversation Through Film
      As published: “Conversation Through Film 3 Credit(s) **”
      3
    10. GERM 3100
      Conversation Through Film
      As published: “Conversation Through Film 3 Credit(s) **”
      3
    11. GERM 3610
      Weimar Cinema and Beyond
      As published: “Weimar Cinema and Beyond 3 Credit(s) **”
      3
    12. SOC 3530
      Documentary Filmmaking on Social Issues
      As published: “Documentary Filmmaking on Social Issues 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    13. SPAN 3100
      Conversation Through Film
      As published: “Conversation Through Film 3 Credit(s) **”
      3

    Note

    0 items

      Free Electives and University Requirements

      4 items
      1. A minimum of 120 total credits;
        Not resolved to a course
      2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
        Not resolved to a course
      3. 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
        Not resolved to a course
      4. 30 credits completed through SUU.
        Not resolved to a course
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