Model Four-Year Plan: Film, Television, and Media Studies

  • Normal course load is 16 semester hours of 4-5 courses per semester.
  • Students should be aware of prerequisites and consult their advisor regarding course sequencing and course selection for the major.
  • As part of the non-western/transnational emphasis, THREE FTVS course selections must be courses that offer a non-western approach. Many national/regional courses offered within the major satisfy the non-western/transnational requirement they are labeled "global." All the courses that satisfy this major requirement end with the number ‘7’.
  • Students are responsible for ensuring they fulfill all graduation requirements.
  • Fall Semester

    • FTVS 1010 - Art of Cinema (4 semester hours)
    • FFYS 1000 - First Year Seminar (3-4 semester hours)
    • University Core (3-4 semester hours)
    • University Core (3-4 semester hours)

    Total: 15-16 semester hours

    Spring Semester

    • FTVS 1020 - Introduction to Media Culture (4 semester hours)
    • RHET 1000 - Rhetorical Arts (3-4 semester hours)
    • SFTV Creative Core (3 semester hours)
      • Select from ANIM 101, PROD 101, SCWR 120
    • University Core (3-4 semester hours)

    Total: 15-16 semester hours

  • Fall Semester

    • FTVS 2100 - World Cinema 1 (1895-1955) (4 semester hours)
    • University Core (3-4 semester hours)
    • University Core (3-4 semester hours)
    • Elective (3-4 semester hours)

    Total: 15-16 semester hours

    Spring Semester

    • FTVS 3320 - Introduction to Film/Media Theory (4 semester hours)
    • FTVS National or Regional Topic (4 semester hours)
    • University Core (3-4 semester hours)
    • University Core (3-4 semester hours)

    Total: 15-16 semester hours

  • Fall Semester

    • FTVS Elective (4 semester hours)
    • FTVS National or Regional Topic (4 semester hours)
    • University Core (3-4 semester hours)
    • Elective (3-4 semester hours)

    Total: 15-16 semester hours

    Spring Semester

    • FTVS Elective (4 semester hours)
    • University Core (3-4 semester hours)
    • Elective (3-4 semester hours)
    • Elective (3-4 semester hours)

    Total: 15-16 semester hours

  • Fall Semester

    • FTVS Elective (4 semester hours)
    • University Core (3-4 semester hours)
    • Upper Division Elective (3-4 semester hours)
    • Upper Division Elective (3-4 semester hours)

    Total: 15-16 semester hours

    Spring Semester

    • FTVS Elective (4 semester hours)
    • University Core (3-4 semester hours)
    • Upper Division Elective (3-4 semester hours)
    • Upper Division Elective (3-4 semester hours)

    Total: 15-16 semester hours

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