13. FACULTY OF FINE ARTS

13.13 DEPARTMENT OF FILM

The Department of Film offers programs leading to the degrees of BA, Fine Arts Major (film studies concentration), BA Hons Fine Arts Major (film studies concentration), and BFA (film production).

Requirements for each program are outlined under the separate heading for the specific area of study.

13.13.1 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FINE ARTS (FILM STUDIES)

THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DEGREE ARE DESCRIBED UNDER THE SECTION BA IN FINE ARTS (4-YEAR) IN §13.9.1.

To qualify for the BA degree in Fine Arts, film studies concentration, students must complete at least 120 credit hours as follows:

Credit hours	Required	Student's record of courses completed
0.0	FA 001 Foundations of University Practices
Critical Competency Requirements – 30 Credit hours Communication in Writing; Analytical Thinking in the Natural and Social Sciences, Analytical Thinking in Culture and Society; and Research Skills and Methodologies.
Communication in Writing (at least 6 credit hours)
3.0	Two of: ACAD 100, ENGL 100, 110, 251
3.0	Two of: ACAD 100, ENGL 100, 110, 251
Natural and Social Sciences (at least 6 credit hours)
3.0	Two courses in the following areas: (excluding courses in research/statistics) ECON, GEOG, PSCI, PSYC, SOC, SOST, and STS other than statistics or methodology Any Science courses, including MATH. Computer Science courses will not be counted in this area.
3.0
Culture and Society (at least 6 credit hours)
3.0	Any two in the following areas excluding courses in statistics, methods, PHIL 150 (Logic): ANTH, CLAS, ENGL above 100 level, HIST, HUM, JS, INDG, IDS, IS , Language other than English, Literature in translation or other non-language courses offered through language department or program (e.g. FR 247, 248; GER 223), LING, RLST, PHIL, WGST.
3.0
Research Skills and Methodologies (at least 3 credit hours)
3.0	Any course in research methods, statistical analysis, logic, or computer science offered through the Faculties of Arts and Science, such as PHIL 150, CS (any course), INDG 280, 282, SOST 201,203, 306,307, PSYC 204, 305, WGST 220. STATS (any course) Statistics courses offered through Faculties other than Arts and Science may be used with approval by the Dean or designate.
3.0	Critical Competency Electives: Students must choose an additional 9 credit hours from any of the above areas.
3.0
3.0
Note: Course substitutions in the above categories may be granted by the Dean or Designate.
Concentration Requirements – 36 credit hours Note: Must include 9 credit hours at the 300/400 level, 3 of which must be at the 400 level. 65% required in Concentration
3.0	Film 100
3.0	2 Production Recommended: Film 200, 201, 203, 205, 208 or ART 280
3.0
3.0	4 Studies Courses Recommended: Film 240, 251, 345, 348
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0	5 courses in the concentration at the student’s discretion.
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Fine Arts Requirements outside the Concentration – 12 credit hours
3.0	Nine credit hours outside the area of concentration.
3.0
3.0
3.0	One FA course or other approved (by Dean or Designate) interdisciplinary Fine Arts course.
Open Electives – 42 credit hours
120.0	Total: 65% required

13.13.2 MINOR IN FINE ARTS (FILM STUDIES)

A minor in Fine Arts (film studies concentration) must include:

Credit hours	Required	Student's record of courses completed
3.0	Film 100
3.0	One specific course as required by Media Production & Studies Recommended: Film 251
3.0	Two courses in the Studies/History area
3.0	Two courses in the Studies/History area
3.0	Two History/Studies Courses at the 300 level
3.0	Two History/Studies Courses at the 300 level
18.0	Total

Minors should be in an area distinct from the major or concentration. Courses used in the major discipline cannot be used toward the minor.

Note: A minor in film and video production is not available.

13.13.3 BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN FINE ARTS (FILM STUDIES)

The general requirements for this degree are described under the section Honours Programs in Fine Arts in §13.9.2.

To qualify for the BA Honours in Fine Arts degree in (film and video studies concentration), students must complete at least 120 credit hours as follows:

Credit hours	Required	Student's record of courses completed
Critical Competency Requirements – 30 Credit hours Communication in Writing; Analytical Thinking in the Natural and Social Sciences, Analytical Thinking in Culture and Society; and Research Skills and Methodologies.
Communication in Writing (at least 6 credit hours)
3.0	Two of: ACAD 100, ENGL 100, 110, 251, 252, 351, 353
3.0	Two of: ACAD 100, ENGL 100, 110, 251, 252, 351, 353
Natural and Social Sciences (at least 6 credit hours)
3.0	Two courses in the following areas: (excluding courses in research/statistics) ECON, GEOG, PSCI, PSYC, SOC, SOST, and STS other than statistics or methodology Any Science courses, including MATH. Computer Science courses will not be counted in this area.
3.0
Culture and Society(at least 6 credit hours)
3.0	Any two in the following areas excluding courses in statistics, methods, PHIL 150 (Logic): ANTH, CLAS, ENGL above 100 level, HIST, HUM, , INDG, IDS, JS, IS, Language other than English, Literature in translation, LING, RLST, PHIL, WGST.
3.0
Research Skills and Methodologies (at least 3 credit hours)
3.0	Any course in research methods, statistical analysis, logic, or computer science offered through the Faculties of Arts and Science, such as: PHIL 150, CS (any course), INDG 280, 282, SOST 201, 203, 306, 307, PSYC 204, 305, WGST 220. STATS (any course) Students may use statistics courses offered by Faculties outside of Arts and Science, with permission of the Dean or Designate,
3.0	Critical Competency Electives: Students must choose an additional 9 credit hours from any of the above areas.
3.0
3.0
Note: Course substitutions in the above categories may be granted by the Dean or Designate.
Concentration Requirements – 57 credit hours in a single disciplinary area. Disciplinary areas: Arts History, Film and Video Studies, Music, Theatre Studies Note: Must include 9 credit hours at the 300/400 level, 3 of which must be at the 400 level.
3.0	Film 100
3.0	2 Production or Studio courses
3.0	2 Production or Studio courses
3.0	4 Studies/History courses: Recommended: Film 240, 251, 345, 348
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0	5 courses in the concentration at the student’s discretion.
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Honours Requirements – 21 credit hours Students require an overall GPA of 70% and a GPA of 75% in the disciplinary area to complete the Honour’s degree.
9.0	3 additional courses at the 300/400 level
3.0	An Honours paper or project
3.0	FA 400 seminar (new course or variable topic course as required) or other senior seminar as approved by the Department Head or Associate Dean, Undergraduate.
6.0	Language other than English relevant to the area of study. (May be taken as part of the Critical Competency requirements.)
Fine Arts Requirements outside the Concentration – 12 credit hours
9.0	Nine credit hours outside the area of concentration.
3.0	One FA course or other interdisciplinary Fine Arts course (approved by Dean or Designate).
Open Electives – 21 credit hours
120.0	Total

13.13.4 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (FILM PRODUCTION)

To qualify for the BFA degree in film production, students must complete at least 120 credit hours as follows:

Credit hours	Required	Student's record of courses completed
0.0	FA 001 Foundations of University Practices
Critical Competencies – 24 Credit Hours See BA Fine Arts (Film Studies Concentration) program for complete list of Critical Competency courses.
3.0	Communication in Writing - 2 courses
3.0	Communication in Writing - 2 courses
3.0	Research Skills and Methodologies - 1 course
3.0	Culture and Society - 3 courses
3.0
3.0
3.0	Natural and Social Sciences - 2 courses
3.0	Natural and Social Sciences - 2 courses
Fine Arts – 18 Credit Hours
3.0	(12 CH must be outside the major: chosen from Art, ARTH, CTCH, FA, INA, INAH, Music, Theatre) 6 credit hours may be within the major area
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Film Studies – 27 Credit Hours
3.0	Film 100
3.0	2 Film from 240, 241 or 250
3.0	2 Film from 240, 241 or 250
3.0	Film 251
3.0	Film 345
3.0	Film 348
3.0	3 Film Studies (2 at the 300 level and 1 at the 400 level)
3.0
3.0
Core Film Production – 24 Credit Hours
3.0	Film 200
3.0	Film 201
3.0	Film 202
3.0	Film 209 Must be taken concurrently with Film 201
3.0	Film 300
3.0	Film 301
3.0	Film 400
3.0	Film 401
Film Production Electives – 12 Credit Hours
3.0	1 Film chosen from 203, 205, 207, 208 or Art 280
3.0	3 Film and Video Production (2 at the 300-level and 1 at the 400-level)
3.0
3.0
Electives – 15 Credit Hours
3.0	5 Open Electives
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
120.0	Total

Note: Continuation in the BFA program will be based on portfolio, interview, and grade average.

SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF COURSES FOR BFA (FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION) DEGREE ( ) = number of credit hours
SEMESTER 1 FILM 100 (3) Comm in Writing (3) Natural or Social Science (3) Research/Methodology (3) Fine Arts (3)	SEMESTER 2 FILM 251 (3) Comm in Writing (3) Natural or Social Science (3) Fine Arts (3) FILM 200 (3)
SEMESTER 3 FILM 201 (3) FILM 209 (3) Fine Arts (3) Film 203, 205, 207, 208 or Art 280 (3) Film 240/241/250 (3)	SEMESTER 4 FILM 202 (3) FILM 348 (3) Culture and Society (3) Fine Arts (3) Culture and Society(3)
SEMESTER 5 FILM 300 (3) Culture & Society(3) Film elective (3) Film Studies (300 level) (3) Film Production (300 level) (3)	SEMESTER 6 FILM 301 (3) FILM 345 (3) Film Studies (300 level) (3) Film Production (300 level) (3) Elective (3)
SEMESTER 7 FILM 400 (3) Film Studies (400 level) (3) or FA elective^* Film Production or FA elective(400 level) (3) Elective (3) Elective (3)	SEMESTER 8 FILM 401 (3) Film Studies (400 level) (3)or FA elective^* Film Production (400 level) or FA elective (3)^* Elective (3) Elective (3) ^*Dependent on Scheduling. CH requirements for production and FA electives are noted in chart.