Film and Digital Media, B.A.
Admission Requirements
Students interested in Film and Digital Media as a major will choose the Pre-Film and Digital Media designation upon enrollment at Baylor. Application for entry to the Film and Digital Media major must be made to the Department after a student has completed the pre-major requirements.
Requirements for a Major in Film and Digital Media (BA)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Total Hours Requirement | (124) | |
| Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall | ||
| Minimum Hours in Residence | (60) | |
| Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses) | (36) | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Arts and Sciences Core 1 | 47-54 | |
| Major Requirements 2 | ||
| FDM 1201 | Practicum in FDM Equipment | 2 |
| FDM 1304 | Visual Literacy: Sight, Sound, Motion | 3 |
| FDM 2360 | Production Methods | 3 |
| FDM 2351 | History of Motion Pictures | 3 |
| or FDM 2352 | History of Radio and Television | |
| FDM 3361 | Production Methods II | 3 |
| FDM 3371 | Writing for Visual Media | 3 |
| or FDM 3373 | Screenwriting | |
| or FDM 3374 | Television Writing | |
| FDM 4340 | Media and Society | 3 |
| Fifteen semester hours of FDM courses, nine of which must be at the 3000-4000 level | 15 | |
| Note: Additional elective hrs. to reach 124 hrs. minimum may be required. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- 1
Core requirements and hours may vary based on individual student factors, including course selection, language proficiency, transfer status, specialized programs (e.g., BIC). Students should consult with their advisor and degree audit for additional information.
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Students are strongly encouraged to register in FDM 1101 New Student Seminar in Film & Digital Media during their first semester on campus.