Film and Television (BA)

Film and Television

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson, Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Arts & Media
• Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
• Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
• Culture & Language
• English & Literature
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Law, Policy & Social Justice

Overview

Be an integral part of the most influential media of our time in film and television ?with a degree that helps shape tomorrow's cultural leaders. The Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television prepares students for creative, business, legal and academic careers in film and television. The program integrates historical and critical analysis with industry studies to cultivate informed and responsible media consumers and creators. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary media landscape through courses in film and television, including history and aesthetic analysis; industry practices; producing; representations of race, class and gender; global movements; genres; and artists. Students have numerous opportunities to intern with media professionals locally, regionally and in major production centers such as Los Angeles and New York.

Learning Outcomes

• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to understand the historical development of contemporary aesthetic, narrative, and industry practices of film and television
• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to conduct textual analysis of film and television formats and genres
• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to gather and interpret research from primary and secondary sources, such as trade journals, databases, and academic essays
• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to Demonstrate comprehension of how film and television are shaped by the global media economy (production, distribution, and exhibition) and by artistic and cultural forces.
• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to understand the working practices, standards, and collaboration necessary to the creative process of film and television
• At the completion of the degree Students will be able to participate in and contribute to a real world professional environment

Program Details

Sample Courses

• FTV 100B: Film & TV History: Mid-20th Century-Present
• FTV 360: Theories of Film & Television
• FTV 373: Producing I: Pitch to Financing

Career Fields

• Academics
• Film and television criticism
• Management
• Media law
• Production