LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Motion Picture Direction
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0900 (Effective Fall 1999 - Summer 2004)
Motion pictures bring together elements from all the other arts: writing,
photography, theater, music, dance, and all the visual arts. The Motion Picture
Direction program gives students extensive practical experience working with
other artists and technicians to create dramatic, documentary, experimental, or
animated films. The degree is designed for students who wish to become
screenwriters, directors, and film editors, the people who guide the film story-
telling process. Entry-level jobs include production assistants as well as
apprentices and interns in specialized roles with independent film production
companies, advertising firms, and major film studios. Not all courses in this
program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an
academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course.
PREREQUISITES
Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the
Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment and
advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog.
GENERAL EDUCATION
General education is an important part of this program and includes a mathematics
competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency requirement,
students may need to complete specific coursework in mathematics. For
information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page 22.
INFORMATION
Contact the Technology Careers Department, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center,
Room 136, telephone number (517) 483-1336.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 27 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ENGL 240 The Film as Art 4
IMAG 111 Intro to Photographic Tech I 4
IMAG 118 Film Production I 4
IMAG 226 Film Production II 4
IMAG 227 Film Production III 4
IMAG 238 Project Lab Independent Study 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 33 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 9 Credits
(See the "GENERAL EDUCATION" section above)
Writing Core Area (See Note 1) 0
Speech Communication Core Area 3
Science/Technology Core Area 3
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3
Mathematics Competency (See page 22 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement)
CHOICE 2: Media Issues and Arts 24 Credits
ARTS 102 2-Dimensional Design 3
ARTS 171 Computer Graphics/Photography 3
IMAG 203 Topics in Film/Multimedia 3
IMAG 204 Topics in Imaging Self-Express 3
IMAG 207 Imaging Issues 3
IMAG 208 Input Processes 3
IMAG 232 Internship (See Note 2) 3
MTEC 151 Electronic Field Production I 4
MTEC 243 Ethics/Social Impact of Media 3
STEC 140 Theatrical Make-Up/Wardrobe 3
THEA 120 Introduction to Acting 2
WRIT 282 Forum for Authors 3
WRIT 285 Creative Writing I 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 60
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
2. Students should try to obtain internship experience, if possible.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Students should see course descriptions to find out when departments plan to
offer courses. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the course
sequence suggested below (for example, those who are part-time, have transferred
in courses from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should contact
an academic advisor or counselor for help with adjustments.
I II III IV
IMAG 111 ENGL 240 IMAG 227 IMAG 238
IMAG 118 IMAG 226 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
WRIT 121 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
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