+ Film
Film—Department
of Theatre and Film,
212 Wolfe Center,
419-372-2222
The
Film Major gives students a foundation in film
history, aesthetics, production, and methods
of analysis that illuminate global and cultural
perspectives. Students who
select the specialization in film production
gain experience in all aspects of production
and are prepared to begin careers as writers,
producers, and directors. BGSU graduates have
been accepted into prestigious MFA film programs
and highly competitive professional programs
such as those sponsored by the Director's Guild
of America. Students who choose
the specialization in film studies develop expertise
in analyzing the film industry and individual
films. They are prepared to begin careers in
journalism, festival organization, film acquisition
and distribution, and, with professional training,
entertainment law. Film studies students have
been accepted into graduate film studies programs
and have launched successful electronic publications
on film, media, and culture.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students
in film are expected to:
-
Comprehend, analyze, and critically evaluate
film as an aesthetic form and cultural text;
- Recognize
the social, economic, and technological factors
that shape films from different historical
periods, gender and ethnic perspectives, domestic
and international cultural contexts;
- Apply
critical thinking and aesthetic judgment in
the analysis of fiction and nonfiction film,
experimental and mainstream cinema, feature
and short form narratives;
- Work
collaboratively to solve specific film/video
production problems as a writer, producer,
director, cinematographer, gaffer, editor,
sound mixer, or other member of the production/post-production
team;
- Demonstrate
a sense of professionalism through creative
and intellectual independence.
Major,
Bachelor of Arts (39 hours) — minor
required — click 
for 2012-2013 course requirements
Film
Majors meet with advisors in the Department
of Theatre and Film to:
- select
electives in the core requirements and their
emphasis area;
- choose
a minor in another field that best contributes
to their program of study;
- determine
protocols for internship or studio experience
(1 hour);
- prepare
for participation in Major Event (two semesters);
- develop
the skills, network, and portfolio to be a
successful scholarship candidate.
Minor
(21 hours) — click
for 2012-2013
course requirements
Selected
film courses are available through Distance
Learning and can be used to satisfy the requirements
for the Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree.
Grant-in-aid
The Department of Theatre and FIlm offers grant-in-aid scholarships
in acting, technical theatre, and film/video/multimedia
production to qualified undergraduates. The
grant-in-aid scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis,
with students submitting applications, letters
of recommendation, and completing an interview.
Students interested in obtaining a grant-in-aid
application packet should contact the department office, (419) 372-2222 or theatrefilm@bgsu.edu.
UFO: University Film Organization
The BGSU student organization known as UFO is a remarkable resource for anyone interested in making films or participating in film culture. The group sponsors several 48 Hour Film Project competitions throughout the year and hosts the long-running BGSU Film and Media Festival held every April. The festival features workshops with film professionals and screenings of student work in the region.
Study
abroad program
All BGSU undergraduate theatre and film majors
may apply for participation in the BGSU/University
of Wales student exchange program. If accepted
into this program, students spend a semester
studying theatre and/or film in the Department
of Theatre, Film and Television Studies at the
University of Wales, located in scenic Aberystwyth.
Site of the largest undergraduate theatre program
in Great Britain, the University of Wales, is
also the home of the prestigious Performance
Research Centre.
The Projector: An Electronic Journal on Film, Media and Culture
The Department of Theatre and Film at BGSU also provides the online home for The Projector, a peer-reviewed journal with an international editorial board. Established and emerging scholars are encouraged to submit research articles to the journal. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/theatrefilm/projector/page60155.html.
|
