Motion Picture Production, B.F.A.

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: 38 Hours (minimum)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Technical Requirement:

(Hours Counted in BELL Core)

MOT 4015 Senior Capstone 1 Hours

Major Requirements: 48 Hours

MOT 1110 Film History - Lumiere to Now 3 Hours
MOT 1115 Art of Storytelling 3 Hours
MOT 1010 Cinematic Storytelling 3 Hours
MOT 1500 History of Television and Digital Media 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
MOT 3461,3462,3463,3464 The Specialties: 1 Hours (3 hours required)
MOT 3530 Advanced Preproduction 3 Hours
MOT 4150 Motion Picture and Television Industry Practices 3 Hours

Senior Film Project: 6 Hours

Chose one track:

Motion Pictures Electives and Emphasis courses: 30 Hours

Students will complete 12 hours in one of the following emphases: Post Production, Screenwriting, Producing, Directing/Cinematography, or Film Studies. Please see the department for specific emphasis courses.Eighteen hours required as major electives.

Motion Picture Production, B.F.A.

BELL Core Requirements: 38 Hours (minimum)

Technical Requirement:

Major Requirements: 48 Hours

Senior Film Project: 6 Hours

Producers and Directors

Screenwriters

Cinematographers

Editors

Motion Pictures Electives and Emphasis courses: 30 Hours

General Electives: 12 Hours (minimum)

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours