Film, Television and Digital Media Program, BS
Requirements
Students wishing to major in film, television and digital media must complete the following requirements for graduation:
A minimum of 120 semester hours overall, including at least 36 hours earned at the 30000 level or above
TCU Core Curriculum requirements
A minimum of 37 semester hours in the FTDM major courses, including at least 12 hours at the 30000 level or above
A minor of at least 18 hours; all requirements of the minor department must be followed
A grade of "C" or better in all courses taken in the FTDM department
course The Art of Film and TV; courseMedia Milestones (Film and TV) course Pre-Production; course Production; course Post-Production; course Business of Media; course Media Analysis; course Senior Seminar.
It is strongly recommended that FTDM majors complete FTDM major courses in this order:
Step One: Departmental Core Requirements
The Art of Film and TV | 3 | |
Media Milestones (Film and TV) | 3 |
Step Two: Additional Foundational Courses (24 hours)
Production
Pre-Production | 3 | |
Production | 3 | |
Post-Production | 3 | |
FTDM | Other Production Class | 3 |
Industry
Business of Media | 3 | |
FTDM | Any other FTDM industry course (3 hours) | 3 |
Critical Studies
Media Analysis | 3 | |
FTDM | Any other FTDM critical studies course (3 hours) | 3 |
Step Three:
Complete any combination of two additional FTDM production, industry or critical studies courses.
Note: FTDM open electives may not be used to fulfill FTDM major requirements.
Step Four:
Complete course Senior Seminar (1 semester hour) in the last semester of the senior year.
Responsibility for knowing course prerequisites lies with the student. Students who wish to apply for "permission of instructor" or "permission of department" to take a class must submit a written request prior to registration. The department does not guarantee that all who wish to enroll in these classes will be accepted.
FTDM Course Subcategories: