The Bachelor of Arts in Film helps students recognize, understand and produce effective storytelling for the screen. You can also combine the study of film with a variety of majors and minors like Theatre, Creative Writing, Animation and others.
The television and film industries are booming in ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ thanks to economic incentives for producers and rapid growth of local studio facilities. BA Film graduates can start their professional careers right here in ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ with companies like Paramount+, AppleTV, FX Network and others bringing projects to the state.
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
FILM 1013 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 |
FILM 1024 | Introduction to Film Workshop | 4 |
FILM 1113 | History of Motion Pictures | 3 |
FILM 2013 | Writing for the Screen | 3 |
FILM 2024 | Intermediate Film Workshop | 4 |
FILM 2123 | Film Editing Foundations | 3 |
FILM 3013 | Short Screenplay Short Film | 3 |
FILM 3213 | Film Theory and Criticism | 3 |
FILM 3423 | Advanced Film Workshop | 3 |
FILM 4003 | Producing | 3 |
FILM 4113 | Directing for the Camera | 3 |
FILM 4091 | Senior Capstone: Planning* | 1 |
FILM 4193 | Senior Capstone: Execution* | 3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
FILM 3163 | Film Genre | 3 |
FILM 3313 | Great Films | 3 |
FILM 3363 | Cinema and International Explorations | 3 |
*Students enrolled in both the BA in Film and the BA in Theatre may select to complete a Film capstone or a Theatre capstone project. If they choose to complete the Theatre capstone project, they will complete the B.A. in Film requirements with 38 credit hours in the major.
A minimum of 124 credit hours, including General Education hours, are required for a degree.
Students interested in Film can easily transfer their academic credits to ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ City University! ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ City Community College (OCCC) students should review the below articulation agreement to determine which courses are needed for the Film degree.
Film Talent scholarship: You may submit a short sample of digital film work for Talent Scholarship consideration. The reel should be no longer than five minutes and can include one short film or samples from a variety of projects. A brief statement that explains your role(s) in the submission should accompany a link to view the reel online. Email Bryan Cardinale-Powell with your submission or any questions.
All Film students are encouraged to seek internships. Some recent students have worked with Prairie Surf Media, Green Pastures Studio, the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Film + Music Office, Osiyo TV (Cherokee Nation productions), and a variety of films and tv shows filmed in the state.
