Motion Picture Production, B.A./B.S.

Story is the basis for all narrative filmmaking. Motion Picture Production majors will leave Belmont with a deep knowledge of writing, editing, directing, sound, producing, and cinematography – the skills to tell stories that matter – to them and to the world.

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Technical Requirement (Hours Counted in BELL Core):

MOT 4015 Senior Capstone 1 Hours

Major Requirements: 45 Hours

Required Motion Pictures Foundations Courses: 36 Hours

MOT 1110 Film History - Lumiere to Now 3 Hours
MOT 1115 Art of Storytelling 3 Hours
MOT 1010 Cinematic Storytelling 3 Hours
MOT 2110 Screenwriting Fundamentals 3 Hours
MOT 2230 Editing I 3 Hours
MOT 2250 Cinematography I 3 Hours
MOT 2710 Production and Set Management 3 Hours
MOT 2200 Directing 3 Hours
MOT 2310 Location and Post-Production Sound 3 Hours
MOT 2520 Production I 3 Hours

Senior Film Project

Chose one track:

Minor Requirement: 18 Hours

(Outside of Motion Pictures)

Motion Picture Production, B.A./B.S.

BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)

Technical Requirement (Hours Counted in BELL Core):

Major Requirements: 45 Hours

Required Motion Pictures Foundations Courses: 36 Hours

Senior Film Project

Producers and Directors

Screenwriters

Cinematographers

Editors

Motion Pictures Electives: 9 Hours

Minor Requirement: 18 Hours

General Electives: 12 Hours (minimum)

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours