Film and Television Program Requirements for 2024-2025

B.S. in Film and Television

All courses that apply to the major are included in the determination of the grade point average in the major. At least one half of the courses applied to the major — must be taken in residence at St. John Fisher University.

Requirements

Film and Television Core – 31 credits

  • COMM 231 – Video Storytelling (3)
  • COMM 251 – Public Speaking and Performance (3) OR ARTS 117 – Craft of Acting (3)
  • COMM 322 – Communication Career Seminar (1)
  • COMM 323 – Screenwriting (3)
  • COMM 328 – Cinematography and Editing (3)
  • COMM 329 – Film and Television Analysis (3)
  • COMM 332 – Television Production (3)
  • COMM 346 – Media Law and Ethics (3)
  • COMM 361 – Documentary Production (3)
  • COMM 431 – Filmmaking (3)
  • ENGL 268 – Fundamentals of Film (3)

Film and Media Studies Elective – 3 credits

Choose ONE course from the following group.

  • COMM 100 – Introduction to Media (3)
  • COMM 2264 – Historic Moments in Television Culture (3)
  • COMM 2360 – Social Documentary (3)

Electives – 9 credits

Choose THREE courses from the following group.

  • COMM 195 – Journalism (3)
  • COMM 233 – Studio Production (3)
  • COMM 236 – Art Photography (3)
  • COMM 318 – Visual Journalism (3)
  • COMM 327 – Television Writing (3)
  • COMM 339 – Producing for CTV (3)
  • COMM 349 – Media Management and Economics (3)
  • COMM 487H – Honors Senior Project (3)
  • COMM 490 – Internship (3)
  • ENGL 371 – Creative Writing - Fiction (3)
  • ENGL 376 – Creative Writing - Non-Fiction (3)

Total: 43 credits

Students majoring in Film and Television may not major or minor in Media and Communication.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete at least one internship (COMM 490) for elective credit. No more than three credits of Internship coursework may be applied to the major.

Note: The program requirements listed are for the current academic year. Past and future program requirements may differ.