Film Production (BA) 

Program Description

The film production major offers a systematic and thorough approach in learning the craft and aesthetics of motion picture production in both traditional and digital film formats.

Early in the program, students develop and execute their own projects. As they progress through the program, they may continue to make their own films or they can focus on different areas of interest, such as directing, producing, cinematography, editing, animation and visual effects. They may explore these areas in a variety of disciplines, such as narrative, documentary, experimental and independent production.

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Learning Outcomes

Successful graduates of the program will be able to:

• apply technical knowledge in the execution of pre-production, production and post production of motion pictures. (CRAFT)
• analyze global cinema, working from a theoretical and historical context, to then apply this knowledge in the process of making motion pictures. (ARTISTRY)
• recognize, apply, or present ideas to their peers, using basic terminology and procedures of the motion picture industry, including aesthetic and theoretical terminology. (PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION)

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Special Admission Requirement

In addition to completing the Webster University admissions application, students who intend to pursue the film production major must also complete a departmental admissions application, which includes:

•  a personal statement outlining the applicant’s motivation and career goals in the area of film production;
•  a short essay presenting the applicant’s critical understanding of a specific film;
•  a portfolio demonstrating the applicant’s creative.

This departmental admissions application may be obtained from the Webster University Undergraduate Admissions Office. (explore.webster.edu/admissions/undergraduate)

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Senior Overview vs. Internship Option

During their senior year, students have the choice of working on a short film for their Overview project or pursuing an internship. 

Students who choose to work on an Overview project must submit, for review and approval, a Petition to Proceed with Senior Overview as part of FILM 4600 - Overview Preproduction. Students qualify for this review after successfully completing FILM 3750 Film II: Postproduction.

Students wanting to pursue an internship must pass Portfolio Review requirement prior to enrolling in MEDC 4950 – Professional Media Practicum. Students qualify for Portfolio Review after successfully completing FILM 3750 Film II: Postproduction.

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Degree Requirements

A minimum of 128 credit hours consisting of the following:

• 59 required credit hours
• Applicable university global citizenship or general education program hours
• Electives

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Required Courses

*Capstone Course

In addition, a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:

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