LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULAR GUIDE
Motion Picture Direction
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0900 (Effective Fall 2002 - Summer 2007)
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 Course Descriptions or Course Offerings for course
prerequisite information. See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information.
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. See the
General Education Core Requirements section for information on how to fulfill
these requirements.
INFORMATION
Contact the Visual Arts and Media Department, Academic and Office Facility, Room
208, telephone number (517) 483-1574.
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 the General Education Core
Requirement section on how to fulfill this mathematics
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 Visual Arts
and Media Department 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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