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2024
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Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by 
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Mathematics (MATH)
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Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all freshman students. FMP 101: Orientation to Film fulfills this requirement for film majors.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
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Term 2
16 - 32 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
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3 |
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Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (FMP 255 recommended)
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3 |
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Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
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Complete FMP 180 course(s).
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Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
16 |
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Term 3
32 - 46 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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C |
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C |
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C |
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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4 |
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Sustainability (SUST)
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3 |
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Complete FMP 280 course(s).
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Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
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Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
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Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
14 |
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Term 4
46 - 60 Credit Hours
Critical course signified by
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Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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C |
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3 |
C |
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Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
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4 |
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Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
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3 |
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1 |
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Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
14 |
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- Choose focus areas for desired filmmaking skills.
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Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by 
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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C |
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C |
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C |
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C |
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Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
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3 |
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Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- Film Electives may be taken from any of the course lists at the bottom of the major map. Choose electives that will build skills for your desired career path.
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Term 6
75 - 90 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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C |
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C |
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American Institutions (AMIT)
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3 |
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Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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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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Term 7
90 - 105 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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C |
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6 |
C |
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Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- Capstone requires three semesters to complete (FMP 398, FMP 480, and FMP 481). It cannot be condensed into two semesters.
- Suggested semester in Los Angeles. Interested students should discuss with their advisor.
- Gather professional references.
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Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Necessary course signified by
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Hours |
Minimum Grade |
Notes |
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3 |
C |
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9 |
C |
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Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
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Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
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Term hours subtotal: |
15 |
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- Capstone requires three semesters to complete (FMP 398, FMP 480, and FMP 481). It cannot be condensed into two semesters.
- Suggested semester in Los Angeles. Interested students should discuss with their advisor.
- Transfer students will complete one additional hour of elective credit in Term 8 to reach the university required minimum of 120 hours, because FMP 101 in Term 1 is not required for transfer students.
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Critical Course
Necessary Course
Term 1
0 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all freshman students. FMP 101: Orientation to Film fulfills this requirement for film majors.
- Join a student club or professional organization.
Term 2
16 - 32 Credit Hours
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) (FMP 255 recommended)
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Complete FMP 180 course(s).
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term 3
32 - 46 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Complete FMP 280 course(s).
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term 4
46 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Choose focus areas for desired filmmaking skills.
Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Hours: 2
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Film Electives may be taken from any of the course lists at the bottom of the major map. Choose electives that will build skills for your desired career path.
Term 6
75 - 90 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Capstone requires three semesters to complete (FMP 398, FMP 480, and FMP 481). It cannot be condensed into two semesters.
Term 7
90 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Capstone requires three semesters to complete (FMP 398, FMP 480, and FMP 481). It cannot be condensed into two semesters.
- Suggested semester in Los Angeles. Interested students should discuss with their advisor.
- Gather professional references.
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 9
Minimum Grade: C
Maintain 3.00 GPA in Film courses.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
- Capstone requires three semesters to complete (FMP 398, FMP 480, and FMP 481). It cannot be condensed into two semesters.
- Suggested semester in Los Angeles. Interested students should discuss with their advisor.
- Transfer students will complete one additional hour of elective credit in Term 8 to reach the university required minimum of 120 hours, because FMP 101 in Term 1 is not required for transfer students.
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