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Bachelor of Arts - Film and Television with a Production Emphasis

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Degree Requirements

Required: 49 credits minimum, 33 upper division

In the Production emphasis, students build advanced skills in film and television production, including camera operations, editing, lighting, writing, directing, and producing from experienced faculty. 

 Introductory Courses                

  • FILM 101: Introduction to Film Studies

  • FILM 205: Introduction to Film and TV Production

  • FILM 208: Beginning Cinema Production

 Required Courses       

  • FILM 304: Lighting and Cinematography for Film and Tv

  • FILM 305: Sound Design for Film and TV

  • FILM 306: Screenwriting

  • FILM 308: Advanced Cinema Production

  • FILM 310: Directing For Film and TV

  • FILM 311: Film Producing and Distribution

  • FILM 411: Post-Production and Distribution

  • FILM 492: Internship

 Take eight credit from this list                

  • FILM 207: Beginning TV Production

  • COMM 404: Broadcast Sports Production

  • COMM 407: Broadcast News Production

  • FILM 3ST: Selected Topics

  • FILM 4ST: Selected Topics (Advanced Screenwriting)          

  • FILM 490: Independent Study

  • FILM 492: Internship

  • MULT 358: Visual Effects/Motion Graphics/Animation

  • MULT 465: Maxon Cinema 4D 3D Animation

  • TA 131: Beginning Acting

  • TA 433: Acting for the Camera

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Course and program information may change throughout the academic year to better serve students. The requirements outlined in this catalog do not constitute an irrevocable contract between the student and California Lutheran University. The university reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time during the student's duration of enrollment. To view curriculum offering information for the 2026-2027 academic year, please see the Catalog PDF (click "Download Catalog as PDF" at the bottom of this page). 

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