Film, B.A.

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1	Film, B.A.
2	College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
3	Department of English, Creative Writing, and Film
4	Catalog Year: 2025
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6	This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory, and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan
7	The below plan is based on WRT 1050: Composition I Writing Placement
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9	Semester One (16 Credit Hours)
10	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
11	FLM 1150: Introduction to Film	4	C		FLM 1150 satisfies the general education requirement in the Arts and U.S. Diversity.
12	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
13	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
14	WRT 1050: Composition I	4	C	WRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placement	Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
15	CAS 1000: CAS Advantage - Freshman Leadership and Professional Skills Development I	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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17	Semester Two (16 Credit Hours)
18	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
19	FLM 1500: Introduction to Post-Production	4	C
20	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
21	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
22	WRT 1060: Composition II	4	C	WRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placement	Prerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
23	CAS 1001: CAS Advantage - Freshman Leadership and Professional Skills Development II	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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25	Semester Three (16 Credit Hours)
26	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
27	FLM 2150: Methods of Screen Criticism	4	C	FLM 1150; WRT 1060 with a grade of C or higher
28	FLM 1600: Filmmaking I	4	C
29	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
30	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
31	CAS 2000: CAS Advantage - Sophomore Leadership and Professional Skills Development I	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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33	Semester Four (16 Credit Hours)
34	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
35	Upper-level FLM Elective 1 of 4	4	C		See catalog.oakland.edu for specific course options. Offered in Fall and Winter semesters.
36	FLM 2600: Filmmaking II	4	C	FLM 1500 and FLM 1600
37	CAS Exploratory or Elective	4	Passing		See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
38	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
39	CAS 2001: CAS Advantage - Sophomore Leadership and Professional Skills Development II	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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41	Semester Five (16 Credit Hours)
42	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
43	FLM Film History Elective 1 of 2	4	C	FLM 1150	One history course offered each semester on a rotating basis. See catalog for options.
44	Elective	4	Passing		"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
45	Elective	4	Passing		"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
46	General Education Category	4	Passing		General Education in Course Catalog
47	CAS 3000: CAS Advantage - Junior Leadership and Professional Skills Development I	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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49	Semester Six (16 Credit Hours)
50	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
51	Upper-level FLM Elective 2 of 4	4	C
52	FLM Film History Elective 2 of 2	4	C	FLM 1150	One history course offered each semester on a rotating basis. See catalog for options.
53	CAS Exploratory or Elective	4	Passing		See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
54	Elective	4	Passing		"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
55	CAS 3001: CAS Advantage - Junior Leadership and Professional Skills Development II	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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57	Semester Seven (16 Credit Hours)
58	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
59	Upper-level FLM Elective 3 of 4	4	C
60	Film Culture & Identity requirement	4	C
61	CAS Exploratory or Elective	4	Passing		See CAS Exploratory Requirement below
62	Elective	4	Passing		"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
63	CAS 4000: CAS Advantage - Senior Leadership and Professional Skills Development I	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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65	Semester Eight (12 Credit Hours)
66	Course	Credits	Minimum Grade	Prerequisites	Notes
67	Upper-level FLM Elective 4 of 4	4	C
68	FLM Capstone	4	C
69	Elective	4	Passing		"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
70	CAS 4001: CAS Advantage - Senior Leadership and Professional Skills Development II	0	Passing		CAS Advantage Information
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72	Sample Schedule Notes:
73	Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00.
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75	CAS Exploratory Requirement
76	In addition to satisfying the university-wide general education requirements, all students with majors in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete at least three courses outside of their major rubric, for a minimum of 12 credits.
77	A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST, ACC, etc.) or a predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
78	Alternatively, earning a double major or degree, completion of a minor or concentration, or completion of honors college requirements (including HC 3900) satisfies the exploratory requirement.
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80	Degree Requirements	Credits	Note
81	General Education	36	Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
82	Diversity	Included	Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
83	WIM/WIGE/Capstone	Included	Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
84	CAS Exploratory Requirement	12
85	Major	52
86	Electives	24
87	Total Credits:	124
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