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Media Production B.F.A.

180 Credits

Program Description

The goal of the Digital Film and Audio Production program at American InterContinental University is to educate creative and imaginative Students for careers in the motion picture and sound/audio industries. Students will develop a strong foundation in industry standard techniques and technologies, and will learn to apply these skills using real-world processes. Graduates of the program should be able to function as successful creative professionals in a variety of film, video and audio markets.

Program Outcomes

  • Produce creative works of media to a client’s specification through the application of industry standard tools, techniques and technologies.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the processes that underlie the creation of works of media.
  • Apply appropriate creative and research methods to the production of practical and theoretical work.
  • Demonstrate the ability to make creative decisions that are relevant to their context and audience, employing knowledge of social, cultural, historical and physical perspectives.
  • Manage time, personnel and resources effectively to deliver work to a given length, format, budget and deadline.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of current Media Production business practice and skills through a variety of team-based initiatives.

Requirements

General Education

ENGL 106English Composition I

4.5
ENGL 107English Composition II

4.5
MATH 125General College Mathematics

4.5
UNIV 103Academic and Professional Success

4.5
UNIV 106Technology and Information Literacy

4.5
UNIV 109Interpersonal Communication

4.5
Humanities (2 Courses)

9
Natural Sciences (2 Courses)

9
Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses)

9
General Education Electives (1)

4.5
Total Credit Hours:58.5

General Electives

General Elective

4.5
Internship/General Elective

4.5
Total Credit Hours:9

Lower Division Core

DFAP 101Production Techniques I

4.5
DFAP 102Audio Production I

4.5
DFAP 201Screenwriting I

4.5
DFAP 202Postproduction I

4.5
DFAP 211Camera & Lighting I

4.5
DFAP 304American Cinema

4.5
Total Credit Hours:27

Upper Division Core

DFAP 205Audio Production II

4.5
DFAP 300Field Recording Techniques

4.5
DFAP 309Production Techniques II

4.5
DFAP 314Media Postproduction II

4.5
DFAP 318Producing I

4.5
DFAP 411Pitching and Project Management

4.5
DFAP 412Portfolio

4.5
Total Credit Hours:31.5

Specialization Options

Digital Film and Post Production

DFAP 310Production Techniques III

4.5
DFAP 320Film and Audio Aesthetics

4.5
DFAP 210Screenwriting II

4.5
DFAP 400Advanced Production I

4.5
DFAP 401Senior Project I

4.5
DFAP 402Senior Project II

4.5
DFAP 415Directing

4.5
DFAP 422Camera & Lighting II

4.5
DFAP 423Advanced Digital Cinematography

4.5
DFAP 444Postproduction Recording

4.5
DFAP 445Postproduction III

4.5
DFAP 447Animation and Motion Graphics

4.5

Audio Recording and Sound Design

DFAP 222Music Production I

4.5
DFAP 302Music Production II

4.5
DFAP 305Critical Listening

4.5
DFAP 313Music Mixing and Mastering

4.5
DFAP 316MIDI and Electronic Music

4.5
DFAP 323Musicianship for Engineers

4.5
DFAP 329Sound Design I

4.5
DFAP 427History of Recorded Music

4.5
DFAP 438Producing and Engineering

4.5
DFAP 439Advanced Producing and Engineering

4.5
DFAP 444Postproduction Recording

4.5
DFAP 446Music for Picture

4.5

Total Credit Hours: 54

Total Credit Hours: 180

Locations

  • Atlanta

Area of Study

  • Design

Degree Level

  • Bachelor