COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Motion Pictures at Wright State University is a professionally focused filmmaking degree designed for students who want careers in film, television, video production, and digital media. The program combines intensive hands-on production training with film history, theory, and criticism, helping students develop both creative and technical expertise. Students progress through multiple levels of production courses, including Motion Pictures Production, Intermediate Production, Advanced Production, and a Senior Practicum in Filmmaking, where they gain experience in directing, cinematography, editing, screenwriting, sound design, and independent filmmaking. The curriculum also includes studies in documentary film, film history, authorship, genre, media studies, and contemporary cinema, providing a strong understanding of both national and international film industries. Additional coursework in photography and music broadens artistic skills and supports visual storytelling. The program's learning objectives focus on mastering film production techniques, understanding cinematic history and theory, analyzing contemporary film trends, and preparing students for employment or graduate study. Students who excel academically may join the honors program by maintaining high GPAs and completing a senior honors project. The degree requires 120 credit hours, including 54 major credits and 24 elective credits, allowing students to customize their studies. Graduates leave with practical filmmaking experience, professional portfolios, collaborative production skills, and a strong understanding of cinema as an art form and industry. Career opportunities include film director, producer, editor, cinematographer, screenwriter, camera operator, production coordinator, content creator, media specialist, television producer, documentary filmmaker, and digital video professional. For students passionate about creating films rather than simply studying them, the BFA is one of the strongest options because it emphasizes real production experience, portfolio development, and industry-ready skills that can lead directly to employment or advanced study in film and media.