Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2026 - 2027
General Studies Gold
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts,
BFA
College/School:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
Plan Code: HIFMPDBFA
120
minimum credit hours
45
Upper division minimum credit hours
Curriculum Checksheet
| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Film and Media Production Core | ||
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FMP 180 Principles of Production Technology
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
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FMP 205 Introduction to Post-Production
2 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 2 |
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FMP 210 Principles of Creative Producing
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
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FMP 245 Concepts of Cinematography
2 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 2 |
|
FMP 261 Principles of Screenwriting
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
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FMP 280 Introduction to Film and Media Production
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 285 Development of a Filmmaker's Practice
1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 1 |
|
FMP 288 Understanding Ethics in Filmmaking
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 300 Short Film Production
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 360 The Filmmaker's Voice
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 380 Film Practicum
OR FMP 484 Internship
1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 1 |
|
FMP 385 Development of a Filmmaker's Portfolio
2 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 2 |
|
FMP 388 Application of Ethical Filmmaking
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 485 Development of a Filmmaker's Career
1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 1 |
|
FMS 100 Introduction to Film and Media Studies
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
THF 160 Introduction to Storytelling
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
| Film and Media Production Capstone | ||
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Capstone requires three semesters to complete (FMP 398, FMP 480, and FMP 481). It cannot be condensed into two semesters.
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FMP 398 Capstone I: Development
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 480 Capstone II: Production
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 481 Capstone III: Post-Production
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
| Directing Concentration Courses | ||
|
FMP 318 Directing for Film and Media I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 345 Cinematography I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 350 Directing for Documentary Media
OR FMP 494 Topic: Directing the Personal Documentary
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 361 Writing the Short Film
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 418 Directing for Film and Media II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
FMP 468 Directing for Film and Media III
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
THF 101 Acting Introduction
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
|
Film Electives may be taken from any of the course lists below. Choose electives that will build skills for your desired career path. Cinematography Electives: Directing Electives: Entertainment Industry Electives: General Film Electives: Producing Electives: Production Electives: Post-Production Electives: Screenwriting Electives: Sound Electives:
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 6 |
|
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 3 |
| Film GPA Requirements | ||
|
Check:
Minimum 3.0
Major GPA
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Check:
Minimum 2.5
ASU Cumulative GPA
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| ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | ||
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ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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FMP 101 Orientation to Film
FMP 101 is not required for transfer students. Transfer students will complete one additional hour of elective credit instead.
1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 1 |
| First-Year Composition | ||
|
ENG 101 First-Year Composition
AND
ENG 102 First-Year Composition
OR ENG 105 Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 First-Year Composition AND ENG 108 First-Year Composition
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
|
C | 6 |
Notes
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All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. |
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All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. |
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Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. |
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Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years.
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Directing students are recommended to take a post-production, sound, cinematography, or screenwriting course to continue rounding out their expertise as directors.
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It is suggested to complete at least one semester in Los Angeles. See your advisor for more information.
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