COURSE CURRICULUM

The Motion Pictures BFA program at Wright State University is designed for students interested in filmmaking, film production, and media creation. The program combines practical production training with the study of film history, theory, and criticism. Students learn filmmaking techniques, including directing, cinematography, editing, documentary production, and independent filmmaking while also studying national and international cinema, film genres, authorship, and contemporary trends in the industry. The curriculum includes courses such as motion picture production, film history, documentary film studies, advanced production, and senior filmmaking projects. Students develop creative, technical, and analytical skills while building a portfolio of original media work. Admission into the program requires students to meet specific academic and production milestones throughout their studies. Graduates are prepared for careers in film production, video production, editing, directing, cinematography, content creation, broadcasting, media industries, and graduate study. The Bachelor of Arts in Music provides a broad music education that balances performance, music theory, music history, musicianship, technology, research, and foreign language study. Students gain musical knowledge and performance skills while maintaining flexibility to explore other academic interests. Careers may include arts administration, community music programs, private teaching, music business, cultural organizations, and graduate study. The Bachelor of Music in Music Education is a professional teaching degree designed for students who want to become music teachers. The program combines music performance, conducting, music theory, history, education methods, field experiences, and student teaching. Graduates qualify for teacher licensure and can work in schools, community programs, and educational organizations. The Bachelor of Music in Performance is intended for students seeking advanced training as performers. Students specialize in areas such as voice, piano, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, guitar, or organ while participating in ensembles, recitals, and intensive applied study. Graduates often pursue careers as performers, private instructors, ensemble musicians, church musicians, or continue into graduate-level performance programs. Overall, Music Education offers the strongest job stability, Motion Pictures provides growing creative-industry opportunities, Music BA offers flexibility, and Performance is best suited for dedicated professional musicians.