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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Film and Video Studies


Performing Arts Building, Room A407
Phone: 703-993-3287
Web: favs.gmu.edu

Faculty

Giovanna Chesler, Director

Faculty: Britt, Charles, Chesler, Constantine, Fuchs, Hinton, Kehoe, Kraus, Mcdonald, Miller, Steger, Wood

Courses

The Film and Video Studies Program offers all courses designated FAVS in the Courses  section of this catalog.

Undergraduate Program

The Film and Video Studies Program offers a 120-credit multidisciplinary BA degree, which spans many units including Art and Visual Technology, Communication, Computer Game Design, English, History and Art History, Modern and Classical Languages, School of Integrative Studies, and Theater. Students study film and video production, film theory and criticism, emerging technologies in film, ethics, screenwriting, and business practices in the film industry.

The vocabulary of film (broadly defined) pervades the intellectual, cultural, political, and social landscape. The craft of film-making includes fictional storytelling through genre, documentary and nonfiction, collaborative production with community organizations, the application of academic research, engagement with sound theory and design, and personal and poetic expression.  Emerging technologies and mobile viewing change both the means of production and reception. This combination of factors makes film an important area for academic inquiry and professional and artistic training.

Portfolio Requirement

Admission to Film and Video Studies (FAVS) is considered separately from admission to the university and only by portfolio review.  Information about the portfolio process, including submission due dates and portfolio application requirements, can be found on the program’s web page, favs.gmu.edu or by calling the FAVS office at 703-993-3287. Admission to the university is determined by the Admissions Office.

Writing-Intensive Requirement

The university requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing-intensive” in their majors at the 300 level or above. Students seeking a BA in film and video studies fulfill this requirement by completing ENGH 373 , FAVS 470 , FAVS 498  or THR 482 .

Upper-Level Credits

All undergraduate students are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits of upper-division courses at the 300-499 level.

Termination from the Major

No Film and Video Studies course that is required for the major may be unsuccessfully attempted more than three times.  A grade lower than a C constitutes an unsuccessful attempt in any given course.  Those students who do not successfully complete such a course within three attempts will be terminated from the major.  For more information, see the “Termination from the Major” section under AP.5 Undergraduate Policies .

Academic Policies

Please see College of Visual and Performing Arts  for college academic policies.

Programs

    Undergraduate Degree(s)