Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

MCOM 4801 Film Capstone Project I

This is the first part of a year-long capstone project for film production majors. Students will conceptualize and begin work on their senior project - either a short film, short documentary, or TV series pilot - including writing the script, securing shooting locations, planning the budget, recruiting personnel, storyboarding, and beginning shooting.

Registration Name

Film Capstone Project I

Lecture Hours

1

Lab Hours

4

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Senior Standing

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Learn how to plan a film project in its beginning stages.
  2. Understand all aspects of preproduction.
  3. Recognize and overcome barriers to production.