Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate in Arts and Sciences BA in Film (81 credits) Theatre and Film Department College of Arts, Letters, and Education Why study Film? The EWU Film program prepares students for creative work in the motion picture and television industry. The coursework provides intensive experience in production and writing, as well as media theory and criticism. Facilities and Projects Film students have access to a variety of electronic media facilities, including radio and TV studios, electronic field production units, and audio and video editing suites. The campus proximity to Spokane provides a wide range of internship opportunities. The senior year in the Film program requires the writing of a classically-structured, feature-length screenplay and the successful completion of a senior film or senior thesis. Acceptance to the Major The program sequence may only be started in a Fall quarter. The program takes 6 quarters to complete, but students may elect to take it over 9 quarters by taking the junior-level criticism sequence a year early. Transfer students with a DTA from a Washington community college are eligible to start the program in a Fall quarter. Department Chair Dr. Pete Porter 107 RTV Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6388 pporter@ewu.edu Department Assistant Annie Hudson 104 RTV Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6390 ahudson5@ewu.edu Sample Careers Screenwriter Editor Director Producer Cinematographer Educator Communications Specialist
AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE COURSES E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENTS COMMUNICATION (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5) ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL& 102 Composition II (5) ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) Consult advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits) MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) ELECTIVES (24 credits) The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs: Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation. Cultural Diversity (one course) CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5) ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5) ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5) HIST 107 Chicano History (5) HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5) HIST 116 History of Africa (5) HIST117 History of India (5) ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5) ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5) ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5) ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) SOC 160 Gender Studies (5) WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5) WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5) International Studies (one course) GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5) HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5) JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5) PHIL 131 World Religions (5) POLS& 203 International Relations (5) POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)