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The 15-credit minor in film production will provide students with an introduction to the language of filmmaking. Upon completion of the minor, students will better understand the filmmaking process, be able to analyze the strengths of different genres in the medium, and be able to create short films in digital format.

Required Courses (12 credits)

  • FILM1005    Filmmaking I: Basic Production
  • FILM2250    Screenwriting I
  • FILM2208    Filmmaking II: The Professional Crew
  • FILM2310    Postproduction I

Elective Courses (3 credits)

A course that considers films linked by a theme, a national cinema, subject, or genre (survey). 

or

A course that considers the work of a single filmmaker (auteur).

See an advisor for approval before registering in order to ensure the courses you select fulfill the minor.