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Film Production, B.A.
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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Department of Film Studies and Production
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Catalog Year: 2024
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This is a sample schedule of all general education, CAS Exploratory and major requirements for this degree in a 4-year plan. Courses in bold are designated as critical and may be prerequisites to subsequent major courses or may affect timeline for graduation due to specific semester offering. Please see the notes column for further clarification.
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The below plan is based on SAT Writing 410-610 or AP/IB/CLEP equivalents.
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Semester One (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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FLM 1150 or FLM 2100 - Introduction to Film or Film and Formal Analysis4CMultipleNo prerequisiteFLM 2100 is offered in Fall or Winter only. FLM 1150 satisfies the university general education requirement in the Arts and U.S. Diversity. FLM 2100 satisfies the university general education requirement in Literature.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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WRT 1050 - Composition I4CElectiveWRT 1020 with a grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Foundation General Education course
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Semester Two (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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FLM 1600 - Introduction to Filmmaking4CMajorFLM 1150 or FLM 2100; cinema studies major or minor standingOffered Fall and Winter only. Very important that Film Production students get this in 2nd semester.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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WRT 1060 - Composition II4CGeneral EducationWRT 1050 with grade of C or higher; placementPrerequisite to subsequent Writing Intensive courses
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Semester Three (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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FLM 2150 - Methods of Screen Criticism4CMajorFLM 1150 or FLM 2100; WRT 1060 with a grade of C or higherPrerequisite to FLM 4999.
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FLM 2600 - Form and Meaning in Filmmaking4CMajorFLM 1600Offered Fall and Winter only. FLM 2600 is a prerequisite to most 3000-level filmmaking electives. Very important for Film Production students to have in 3rd semester.
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Four (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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FLM Film History Elective 1 of 24CMajorFLM 1150 or FLM 2100FLM 3200 or 3210 or 3220 or 3230. One history course offered each semester on a
rotating basis
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FLM Filmmaking Elective 1 of 44CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog.oakland.edu for specific course options. Filmmaking electives are offered Fall and Winter only.
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Five (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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FLM Non-Filmmaking Elective4CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceMust be at the 3000-level or above. See catalog.oakland.edu for specific course options.
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FLM Filmmaking Elective 2 of 44CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog.oakland.edu for specific course options. Filmmaking electives are offered Fall and Winter only.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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General Education Category4PassingGeneral EducationPrerequisite varies with choicehttp://catalog.oakland.edu/
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Semester Six (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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FLM Filmmaking Elective 3 of 44CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog.oakland.edu for specific course options. Filmmaking electives are offered Fall and Winter only.
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FLM Film History Elective 2 of 24CMajorFLM 1150 or FLM 2100FLM 3200 or 3210 or 3220 or 3230. One history course offered each semester on a
rotating basis
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Semester Seven (16 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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FLM Filmmaking Elective 4 of 44CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog.oakland.edu for specific course options. Filmmaking electives are offered Fall and Winter only.
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FLM Upper Level Elective or Interdisciplinary Elective4CMajorPrerequisite varies with choiceSee catalog.oakland.edu for specific course options. FLM Upper Level electives and Interdisciplinary electives are offered Fall and Winter only.
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CAS Exploratory or Elective4PassingExploratoryPrerequisite varies with choiceSee CAS Exploratory Requirement below
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Semester Eight (12 credit hours) - Course Subject and TitleCreditsMinimum GradeCourse TypePrerequisitesNotes
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FLM 4999 - Filmmaking Thesis4CMajorSenior standing, FLM 2150, and 28 credits in cinema studies of which at least 12 must be at the 3000 level, or permission of instructor.Offered in Winter only.
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Elective4PassingElectivePrerequisite varies with choice"Elective" may need to include university requirements of G.E. Integration or credits at the 3000-4000 level
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Sample Schedule Notes:
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Filmmaking Electives: FLM 3610, 3620, 3630 3640, 3650, 3660, 3906, 4930, 4996; CW 3400. At least one filmmaking elective will be taught every fall and winter semester.
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Film History Electives: FLM 3200, 3210, 3220 or 3230—offered in sequential order one course a semester.
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Non-Filmmaking Electives: FLM 3150, 3200, 3210, 3220, 3230, 3300, 3305, 3310, 3320, 3330, 3900, 3901, 3902, 3903, 3904, 3905, 4900, 4901.
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Interdisciplinary Electives: AN 3140, JMS 3606, 3607, CW 3400, ENG 3675, FLM 2320, LIT 2905, PS 3240
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A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required as well as 2.0 minimum grade in all major courses.
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CAS Exploratory Requirement
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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.
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A student may select these courses from either of the following: A single rubric of their choosing (e.g., HST) within the College of Arts and Sciences. A predefined thematic set of courses identified on the College of Arts and Sciences website.
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Degree RequirementsCreditsNote
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Multiple General Education course are fulfilled with courses in the Major to reach the 40 required credits
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DiversityIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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WIM/WIGE/CapstoneIncluded
Multiple General Education and/or major courses also fulfill this area
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CAS Exploratory Requirement12
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Electives24
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Total Credits:124
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