Faculty: Art, Design and Arch The Film Making major focuses on the creative and technical aspects of producing films. Students develop skills in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and production management. Graduates are prepared for careers in the film industry, including roles in production, direction, cinematography, editing, and screenwriting. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of film making and storytelling. - Develop skills in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing. - Learn techniques for pre-production, production, and post-production processes. - Explore principles of film theory, history, and criticism. - Analyze and interpret film narratives and visual storytelling. - Develop critical thinking, creativity, and technical skills for effective film making. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Film Making** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in film making. - Fundamentals of storytelling, film production, and cinematic techniques. 2. **Screenwriting** - Principles of screenwriting, including story structure, character development, and dialogue. - Techniques for writing compelling scripts for films. 3. **Directing** - Principles of directing, including visual storytelling, actor direction, and scene composition. - Techniques for directing films and managing on-set production. 4. **Cinematography** - Principles of cinematography, including camera techniques, lighting, and visual aesthetics. - Techniques for capturing high-quality visuals and creating cinematic looks. 5. **Editing** - Principles of editing, including continuity, pacing, and narrative flow. - Techniques for editing films using industry-standard software. 6. **Production Management** - Principles of production management, including budgeting, scheduling, and crew management. - Techniques for planning and executing film productions efficiently. 7. **Film Theory and History** - Principles of film theory, history, and criticism. - Techniques for analyzing and interpreting film narratives and visual storytelling. 8. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in film making settings, including internships and hands-on projects in production companies, film sets, or studios. - Application of learned skills in practical film making scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Film Making** - Comprehensive project applying skills in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, or editing. - Delivery of a polished short film, documentary, or film project presentation. **Assessment Methods:** - Screenwriting projects, directing exercises, cinematography projects, editing projects, production management plans, film theory analyses, internship/practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Film Making" by various authors. - "Screenwriting" by Syd Field. - "Directing" by Michael Rabiger. - "Cinematography" by Blain Brown. - "Editing" by Walter Murch. - "Production Management" by various authors. - "Film Theory and History" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of storytelling, visual arts, and an interest in film production. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, internships, and capstone projects. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue further education or professional certifications in specialized areas of film making, such as cinematography or editing certifications from industry organizations. **Target Audience:** Aspiring filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, editors, screenwriters, and production managers seeking careers in the film industry, production companies, and studios. This major equips students with the creative, technical, and managerial skills needed to excel in film making, supporting careers in various roles within the film industry.