Major Academic Plan (MAP) Associate in Arts & 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 completion of a major film/ video production or theory/criticism project. Acceptance to the Major The program can only be started in a Fall quarter, typically in the Junior, or Third, Year. In order to be accepted into the Film major, all students must have completed the general education requirements. Transfer students with a DTA from a Washington community college are eligible to start the program in a Fall quarter. All other transfers must complete EWU general education requirements before taking Film courses. Department Chair Dr. Pete Porter 107 RTV Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6388 pporter@ewu.edu Department Assistant Mina Simonsen 104 RTV Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6390 msimonsen@ewu.edu Sample Careers Screenwriter Editor Director Producer Cinematographer Educator Communications Specialist
AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE COURSE E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT WRITING SKILLS (10 credits) ENGL& 101 Composition: General (5) ENGL 101 College Composition ENGL 201 Comp.: Advanced Essay (5) or ENGL 202 Comp.: Critical Analysis (5) or ENGL 203 Comp.: Research (5) ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. HUMANITIES (15 credits) NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits) SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (30 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) ANTH 220 Cross-Cultural Studies (5) CHST 112 Chicano Experience in Contemporary Society (5) HIST& 219 Native American History (5) SOC 135 Sociology of Women (5) SOC 151 Sociology of Race and Ethnic Groups (5) International Studies (one course) HIST 174 Western World History – Latin America (5) HIST 274 Eastern World History – East Asia (5) PHIL 275 Comparative World Religions (5) POLS& 203 International Relations (5) SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)