Faculty: Graduate School of Social Science The Film and Television major focuses on the creative and technical aspects of filmmaking and television production. Students gain skills in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, sound design, production management, and industry trends, preparing for careers in film, television, digital media, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of film and television production. - Develop skills in screenwriting, directing, and cinematography. - Learn editing, sound design, and post-production techniques. - Explore production management and industry practices. - Analyze film and television history, theory, and criticism. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Film and Television** - Overview of film and television principles, history, and current trends. 2. **Screenwriting** - Fundamentals of writing scripts for film and television. 3. **Directing** - Principles of directing and staging for film and television productions. 4. **Cinematography** - Techniques for camera operation, lighting, and composition. 5. **Editing** - Methods for editing film and television content using industry-standard software. 6. **Sound Design** - Principles of recording, editing, and mixing sound for film and television. 7. **Production Management** - Techniques for managing film and television productions, including budgeting, scheduling, and crew management. 8. **Film and Television History** - Exploration of the historical development of film and television. 9. **Film and Television Theory** - Study of theoretical approaches to film and television analysis. 10. **Documentary Filmmaking** - Principles of creating documentary films and television programs. 11. **Digital Media Production** - Techniques for producing content for digital platforms and new media. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in film and television production companies, studios, networks, or related organizations. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying film and television skills, such as producing a short film, directing a television episode, or creating a documentary. **Assessment Methods:** - Film and television principles analyses - Screenwriting projects - Directing projects - Cinematography projects - Editing projects - Sound design projects - Production management projects - Film and television history projects - Film and television theory projects - Documentary filmmaking projects - Digital media production projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Film and Television" - "Screenwriting" - "Directing for Film and Television" - "Cinematography" - "Editing for Film and Television" - "Sound Design" - "Production Management" - "Film and Television History" - "Film and Television Theory" - "Documentary Filmmaking" - "Digital Media Production" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of media production, writing, and an interest in film and television. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Film and Television. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified Film and Television Professional (CFTP) - Certifications in specific film and television software and technologies **Target Audience:** Aspiring filmmakers, television producers, directors, cinematographers, editors, sound designers, production managers, and professionals seeking careers in film and television production companies, studios, networks, digital media platforms, and related fields. This major equips students with the creative, technical, and managerial skills needed to excel in film and television production, supporting careers in various roles within film and television production companies, studios, networks, digital media platforms, and related fields. The program provides a comprehensive education in film and television principles, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, sound design, production management, history, theory, documentary filmmaking, digital media production, and practical experience through internships and projects, preparing students for successful careers in the field.