1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
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
RTV 107
Department Assistant
 Mina Simonsen
104 RTV
Sample Careers
Screenwriter
Editor
Director
Producer
Cinematographer
Educator
Communications Specialist

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
HIGHLINE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL 205 Research and Persuasive Writing (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (20 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCE (20 credits)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
DIVERSITY AND GLOBALISM (3 credits)
ELECTIVES (12 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 120 World Geography (5)
POLS 180 Critical Issues in World Politics (5)
POLS 190 Critical Issues in World Politics II (5)
GEOG 250 Geography of World Cities (5)
POLS& 203 Into to International Relations (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
PHIL 145 Into to Eastern Philosophy (5)
PHIL 150 Modern Political Philosophy (5)
PHIL 160 World Religion (5)
BUSN 207 Cultural Awareness & Business Etiquette 95)
Cultural Diversity (one course)
DGS 172 The Queer Experience (5)
PHIL 147 Gender and Philosophy (5)
DGS 136 African-American Roots (5)
DGS 137 African-American Experience (5)
DGS 155 Native American Studies (5)
CMST 200 Intercultural Communication (5)