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2016-2017 University Catalog
Film and Video Studies, BA
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Banner Code: AR-BA-FAVS
Web: favs.gmu.edu
College: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department: Film and Video Studies
Undergraduate Program
The BA degree is a 120-credit multidisciplinary degree. All students are admitted to the Film and Video Studies (FAVS) program of study separately from their admission to the university and only by portfolio review.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all core and required FAVS courses.
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Foundation Requirements
- Oral communication Credits: 3
- Information technology Credits: 3
- Quantitative reasoning Credits: 3
- ENGH 101 - Composition Credits: 3
- ENGH 302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency in the language may substitute ENGH 100 for ENGH 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGH 100 or 101, as well as 302, to fulfill degree requirements.
Core Requirements
- Literature Credits: 3
- Arts Credits: 3
- Natural science (including one laboratory science) Credits: 7
- Western civilization Credits: 3
- Global understanding Credits: 3
- Social and behavioral sciences Credits: 3
Notes:
FAVS majors may not double-count courses toward both the FAVS major and Mason Core requirements with the exception of the synthesis requirement, listed below as part of the FAVS core requirements. Film and Video Studies Core Requirements (24 credits)
Analysis, History, Theory (3 credits)
Take 3 credits from the following:
Diversity of Perspectives (3 credits)
Take 3 credits from the following:
Concentration (24-28 credits)
Students choose one of the following concentrations:
- Producing and Directing
- Production and Post-Production
- Screenwriting
▲ Concentration in Producing and Directing (PROD) (27-28 credits)
Fundamental Electives (6-7 credits)
Choose two courses from the following:
Authoring Electives (6 credits):
Choose from the following:
▲Concentration in Production and Post Production (PROP) (27-28 credits)
Fundamental Electives (6-7 credits)
Choose from the following:
Authoring Electives (3 credits):
Choose from the following:
Advanced Skills Electives (6 credits):
Choose from the following:
▲ Concentration in Screenwriting (SCWR) (24 credits)
Screenwriting Electives (6 credits):
Choose from the following:
General Electives (25-29 credits)
Students must use general electives to complete a minor, double major or second degree outside the major field of study, or demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language (see College of Visual and Performing Arts for foreign language requirements).
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