Program in Film and Television Arts MAJORS Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION A major designed for those who want to work creatively in the fields of film and television. FLTV 105 FLTV 110 FLTV 211 FLTV 212 FLTV 221 FLTV 305 FLTV 322 FLTV 323 FLTV 330 FLTV 477 Introduction to Editing Short Scriptwriting Writing for Television – Comedy Writing for Television – Drama Developing the Feature Screenplay Dramatic Form Screenwriting Advanced Screenwriting Editing for Story Senior Thesis Required (100 units), including: Individualized Emphasis • Core (36 units) • Emphasis (40 units) • Electives (24 units) 76 units as follows: Core curriculum (36 units): Required of all Film and Television Arts majors FLTV 108 FLTV 118 FLTV 112 FLTV 227 FLTV 427 FLTV 487 FLTV 497 PHIL 208 Story Fundamentals History of Moving Pictures Basic Production Techniques Colloquium Colloquium Professional Practices Internship Logic One of the following emphases is required of all BFA students (40 units): Production Emphasis An emphasis designed for those who wish to pursue a career creating independent films, industrials, documentaries, independent television, and web series. FLTV 105 FLTV 130 FLTV 275 FLTV 247 FLTV 361 FLTV 362 FLTV 363 FLTV 380 FLTV 477 FLTV 486 Introduction to Editing Production Sound Lighting Acting for Directors Pre-Production Production Post-Production Directing Senior Thesis Marketing and Distribution Script Writing Emphasis A student who has clearly defined objectives that lie outside an established emphasis may design a proposal for an emphasis in an individualized academic program, one that helps the student fulfill his or her objectives. This proposal must be approved by the Film and Television Arts faculty and filed with the Office of Admissions and Records no later than the beginning of the second quarter during the student’s junior year. The Film and Television Arts faculty must approve any subsequent changes. The emphasis must have a descriptive title that will appear on the diploma. This program is open to students who are currently registered at La Sierra University, who are in good academic standing, and who still have five full quarters (80 units) to complete before graduation. Electives Twenty-four (24) Elective units must be chosen from any FLTV course, any MUET (Music Technology) course, and any of the following cognate courses: ARTS 115 Design Principles ARTS 116 Color for artists & Designers ARTS 117 Creative Visual Thinking ARTS 194 Photoshop & Illustrator Basics ARTS 224 Drawing ARTS 255 Photography ARTS 395A Communication Principles ARTS 395B Advanced Concepts DRAM 246E Introduction to Acting DRAM 490 Advanced Acting ENGL 466 Topics in Film: Film and Literature HIST 270A History of World Cinema: Asia HIST 270B History of World Cinema: Europe HIST 430DD Gender and Film HIST 430Z Hollywood and American History HIST 432R Social and Critical Movements in Film Electives may only be chosen from courses not listed as required in the chosen emphasis. Additional courses may be used as electives if approved by the department faculty. An emphasis designed for those who wish to pursue a studio or independent career writing for feature films and/or television. La Sierra University Undergraduate Bulletin 153