LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Motion Picture Direction
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Curriculum Code: 0900 (Effective Fall 2003 - Summer 2008)
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.
INFORMATION
Contact the Visual Arts and Media Department, Academic and Office Facility, Room
208A, telephone number (517) 483-1574.
REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 38 CREDITS
CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ARTS 102 Design & Communication 3
FILM 118 Film Production I 4
FILM 220 Screenwriting 3
FILM 226 Film Production II 4
FILM 227 Film Production III 4
FILM 290 Motion Picture Portfolio (See Note 1) 4
IMAG 101 Basic Photog for Non-Majors 2
THEA 120 Introduction to Acting 2
THEA 140 Acting for Non-Majors 2
THEA 150 Acting for the Camera 3
THEA 220 Play Directing 3
WRIT 121 Composition I 4
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 28-32 CREDITS
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 10-13 Credits
(See General Education Core Requirements for information on how to fulfill these
requirements. Core area proficiency exams, where appropriate, are available for
each core area.)
Communication Core Area (See Note 2) 0
Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area 3-4
Mathematics Core Area 3-4
Science Core Area 4-5
Writing Core Area (See Note 2) 0
CHOICE 2: Techniques and Technology 15 Credits
ARTS 105 Adobe Photoshop: Non-Majors 2
ARTS 195 Employ/Busn Issues for Artists 1
FILM 203 Topics in Film/Animation 3
FILM 281 Motion Picture Internship (See Note 3) 3
MTEC 120 Audio Production I 4
MTEC 152 Video Production Techniques 4
MTEC 153 Video Post-Production Technqs 4
STEC 140 Theatrical Make-Up/Wardrobe 3
WRIT 260 Creative Writing I 3
CHOICE 3: Social Issues 3-4 Credits
ENGL 240 The Film as Art 4
MTEC 243 Ethics/Social Impact of Media (See Note 4) 3
MINIMUM TOTAL 66
NOTES:
1. Enrollment in FILM 290 will be limited to Motion Picture Production Majors
who have successfully completed 75% of their FILM course work.
2. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for
this Core area.
3. Enrollment in FILM 281 will be limited to Motion Picture Production Majors
who have successfully completed 75% of their FILM course work.
4. 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
ARTS 102 FILM 220 FILM 227 FILM 290
FILM 118 FILM 226 THEA 150 Lim.Ch.
IMAG 101 THEA 140 THEA 220 Lim.Ch.
THEA 120 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
WRIT 121 Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch. Lim.Ch.
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