Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2022-2023 Catalog & Student Handbook Major: Visual Arts, Film Specialization, AAA | ||
Visual Arts, Film Specialization, AAAPURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in digital film production. This degree is offered at the Midlothian Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders. CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Applied Arts (AAA) degree is a major in an area related to the visual arts such as film, photography, and visual arts that takes two years for full-time students to complete. Although the purpose of an AAA degree is to gain skills for employment, some transfer institutions may accept some or all of the courses from an AAA major. TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is not intended for transfer. Students desiring to transfer should consult their academic advisors and their intended transfer institutions for specific direction in program and course selection. More information can also be found at www.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/ PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:
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Course Name | Credits: | Semester Taken | Notes |
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SDV 100 - College Success Skills | 1 credit | ||
ENG 111 - College Composition I Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement score or test waiver. | 3 credits | ||
ENG 112 - College Composition II Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or departmental approval. | 3 credits | ||
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning Additional Course Option: MTH 161. Prerequisite(s): Competency or successful course completion of any of the following: | 3 credits | ||
ART 101 - History of Art: Prehistoric to Gothic | 3 credits | ||
ART 121 - Foundations of Drawing | 3 credits | ||
ART 131 - Two-Dimensional Design | 3 credits | ||
CST 151 - Film Appreciation I | 3 credits | ||
ART 102 - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern | 3 credits | ||
ART 132 - Three-Dimensional Design | 3 credits | ||
ART 130 - Introduction to Multimedia | 4 credits | ||
ART 150 - History of Film and Animation | 3 credits | ||
PHT 150 - Film Production I Offered Fall only | 3 credits | ||
ART 180 - Introduction to Computer Graphics Additional Course Options: ART 203, ART 208, ART 217, CST 131, CST 145. | 3 credits | ||
CST 131 - Acting I Additional Course Options: CST 136, CST 140, CST 145, CST 160. | 3 credits | ||
PHT 120 - Screenwriting Additional Course Options: ART 208, PHT 164, PHT 221. | 3 credits | ||
PHT 151 - Film Production II Offered Spring only | 3 credits | ||
PHT 274 - Digital Film Editing and Post Production Offered Spring only | 3 credits | ||
CST 140 - Acting for the Camera Additional Course Options: ART 204, ART 218, CST 132, CST 136, CST 145, PHT 135. | 3 credits | ||
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology Additional Course Options: SOC 200, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 111. | 3 credits | ||
ART 287 - Portfolio and Resume Preparation | 1 credit | ||
Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 60“Minimum Total Credits Required-The minimum total credits required for this program is 60. If you choose to take the optional course, CST 136 (1-credit), instead of ART 204 (3-credits) and/or CST 131 (3-credits), you must take it multiple times to meet the minimum total credits required for the program.”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details. Students are strongly encouraged to complete their ENG, MTH, and SDV requirements first. Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate. Students enrolled in ART 287 will develop a portfolio during their last semester of study. | |||
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