B.A. in Filmmaking and Cinema Studies (FC.BA)

B.A. in Filmmaking and Cinema Studies (FC.BA)

Filmmaking and Cinema Studies Core Requirements (24 credits)
CO-145Introduction to Video Production3
CO-243History of the Motion Picture3
CO-307Cinematography and Lighting3
CO-312Directing for Film and the Screen3
CO-316Intermediate Filmmaking3
CO-338Editing & Post-Production3
CO-365Screenwriting3
CO-408Advanced Filmmaking3
Film Production (6 credits)
Take two (2) courses from course*type FP 16
Cinema Studies (6 credits)
Take two (2) courses from course*type CIN 16
Outside of Major Requirement (3 credits)
HU-201Critical Discourse3
(Satisfies Gen*Ed (RD) Reasoned Oral Discourse)
Free Electives (39 credits) 2
Select 39 or more credits of free electives 239
General Education Requirements (42 credits) 3
Complete 42 credits as outlined on the General Education table 342
Total Credits120
1.

No more than one (1) course from any individual discipline.

2

Please consult with your advisor regarding the required number of free electives that must be completed.

3

The General Education curriculum requires the completion of 45 credits. However, students may be able to share credits from within their major or interdisciplinary requirements. Please consult with your advisor to determine which General Education (https://catalog.monmouth.edu/undergraduate-catalog/academic-programs-support-services-regulations/general-education-requirements/) courses must be completed. 

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CO-145 Introduction to Video Production3CO-365 Screenwriting3
CO-243 History of the Motion Picture3EN-102 College Composition II3
EN-101 College Composition I3MA-1XX Gen*Ed Mathematics (MA)3
Gen*Ed Natural Sciences (NS)3FO-XXX Gen*Ed World Language3
Free Electives 3Free Electives3
Semester Credits15Semester Credits15
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CO-307 Cinematography and Lighting3CO-312 Directing for Film and the Screen3
Film Production (FP) Elective3Cinema Studies Elective (CIN)3
Gen*Ed Literature (LIT)3Gen*Ed Aesthetics (AT) AR,DA,MU,TH3
Gen*Ed Natural Scienses (NS)3Free Electives6
Free Electives3 
Semester Credits15Semester Credits15
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CO-338 Editing & Post-Production3CO-316 Intermediate Filmmaking3
Eilm Production (FP) Elective3Cinema Studies (CIN) Elective3
Gen*Ed Historical Perspectives (HS.SV)3Gen*Ed Social Sciences (SS.SV)3
Free Electives6Free Electives6
Semester Credits15Semester Credits15
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CO-408 Advanced Filmmaking3Gen*Ed Cultural Diversity/Global Understanding (CD or GU)3
Gen*Ed Interdisciplinary Perspectives (ISP)3Gen*Ed Perspectives (ISP) or Social Sciences (HS.HS or SS.SV)3
HU-201 Critical Discourse3Free Electives9
Free Electives 6 
Semester Credits15Semester Credits15
Total Credits 120