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Curriculum

Total Credits for the BFA in Video and Film Arts: 126 (132 if an integrated degree in Humanistic Studies is selected)
The below degree plan is for the 2013-2014 academic year. Existing students should use MyMICA or contact their Advisor to get a personalized degree plan.

Foundation Requirements: All students must complete the following requirements.

Course TitleCourse #Credits
Elements of Visual Thinking I FF 100
 3
Sculptural Forms FF 101
 3
Elements of Visual Thinking II FF 102
 3
Painting I FF 150
 3
Drawing I FF 198
 3
Drawing II FF 199
 3
Electronic Media & Culture FF 210
 3
Foundation Studio Elective 3
Total Credits for the Foundation Requirements 24

Humanistic Studies and Art History Requirements

Course Title Course # Credits
Critical Inquiry LA 101
 3
Intellectual History Electives 1 and 2 6
Science/Math Elective 3
Theory Elective 3
Art Matters AH 100
 3
Modernism and After AH 201
 3
Art History Electives 9
Humanistic Studies Electives (2 at any level) 6
Humanistic Studies Electives (2 at 300 level and above)
 6
Total Credits for the Humanistic Studies and Art History Requirements
 42

Requirements for the Major in Video and Film Arts

Course TitleCourse #Credits
Studio Electives 12
Sophomore year
Moving Image I VID 200 3
Film I VID 210 3
Moving Image II VID 300 3
Sound I VID 202 3
Cinematography and Lighting VID 364 3
Video Elective 3
Junior year
Documentary Production VID 317 3
Video Art VID 307 3
Narrative Production VID 337 3
Junior Video Seminar VID 380 3
Video Elective 3
Internship INT 402 3
Senior year
Senior Thesis VID 498 3
Video Elective 3
Senior Thesis II VID 499 3
Video Elective 3
Total Credits for the Video and Film Arts Requirement 60