LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Motion Picture Direction
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0900 (Effective Fall 2001 - Summer 2006)
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 course work in mathematics. For
information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page 23.
INFORMATION
Contact the Art, Design and Multimedia Program, Academic and Office Facility,
Room 314, telephone number (517) 483-1476.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 20 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
FILM 118 Film Production I 4
FILM 226 Film Production II 4
FILM 227 Film Production III 4
IMAG 111 Intro to Photographic Tech I 4
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 40-42 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 23 for information on
how to fulfill this requirement. Course work may be needed.)
CHOICE 2: Techniques and Technology 25 Credits
ARTS 102 2-Dimensional Design 3
ARTS 171 Computer Graphics/Photography 3
ARTS 195 Employ/Busn Issues for Artists 1
FILM 203 Topics in Film/Animation 3
FILM 220 Screenwriting 3
MTEC 120 Audio Production I 4
MTEC 152 Video Production Techniques 3
MTEC 153 Video Post-Production Technqs 3
STEC 140 Theatrical Make-Up/Wardrobe 3
THEA 120 Introduction to Acting 2
THEA 220 Play Directing 3
WRIT 260 Creative Writing I 3
WRIT 282 Forum for Authors 3
CHOICE 3: Social Issues 3-4 Credits
ENGL 240 The Film as Art 4
MTEC 243 Ethics/Social Impact of Media (See Note 2) 3
CHOICE 4: Capstone Project 3-4 Credits
FILM 281 Motion Picture Internship 3
FILM 290 Motion Picture Portfolio 4
MINIMUM TOTAL 60
NOTES:
1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
2. Students in this curriculum may be granted approval to waive the
prerequisites for this course by contacting an advisor in the Art, Design
and Multimedia Program prior to registration.
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
FILM 118 FILM 226 FILM 227 Lim.Ch.
IMAG 111 Lim.Ch. 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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