Digital Cinema Production, B.S.
The BS degrees in Digital Cinema Production trains students in the development, production, and post-production process of filmed media content for a variety of platforms. Using a hands-on, practical approach, students learn the tools, equipment, technologies, software, and protocols that are used on sets and post-production facilities, large and small, throughout the world. The curriculum focuses on creating character driven stories and how to use emerging digital technologies to enhance storytelling. Advanced students can choose to focus their study on different skill-sets within the digital cinema production process including, but not limited to, directing for digital cinema, writing for digital cinema, cinematography, production, and post-production.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics QL (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra QL (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business QL (3) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Distribution 1 | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science 2 | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 63 Credits | |
| DGM 1061 | Digital Cinema Editing I | 3 |
| DGM 1500 | Digital Cinema Production Orientation | 1 |
| DGM 1510 | Film Production Analysis I | 3 |
| DGM 1520 | Filmmaking I | 3 |
| DAPR 2000 & DAPR 200L | Digital Audio Essentials and Digital Audio Essentials Lab | 4 |
| CINE 217G | Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema GI HH | 3 |
| or DGM 312G | Digital Media for Intercultural Communication GI | |
| or RUS 367G | History of Russian Film GI | |
| or RUS 416G | Contemporary Russian Cinema GI | |
| DGM 2110 | Filmmaking II | 3 |
| DAPR 2110 | Production Sound for Cinema | 3 |
| CINE 2312 | Film History II | 3 |
| DGM 2320 | Digital Photography and Compositing I | 3 |
| DGM 2540 | Cinematography I | 3 |
| DGM 2570 | Writing for Entertainment Media I WE | 3 |
| or THEA 2742 | Scriptwriting for the Screen WE | |
| DGM 2661 | Visualization for Digital Cinema-Pre-Directing | 3 |
| DGM 302R | Digital Cinema Production Lecture Series-CineSkype | 1 |
| DGM 3530 | Digital Cinema Production Management | 3 |
| DGM 3540 | Cinematography II | 3 |
| DGM 3550 | Creative Producing | 3 |
| DGM 3560 | Digital Cinema Editing II | 3 |
| DGM 3570 | Writing for Entertainment Media II WE | 3 |
| DGM 3580 | Narrative Directing Workshop I | 3 |
| DGM 4310 | Senior Capstone I | 3 |
| DGM 4410 | Senior Capstone II | 3 |
| Recommended Tracks | 18 Credits | |
| Complete at least 18 upper-division credits from the following Recommended Tracks. | 18 | |
| POST-PRODUCTION | ||
| Following this track students must complete three additional upper-division elective credits. | ||
| Output and Color for Digital Cinema I (3) | ||
| Visual Effects for Digital Cinema I (3) | ||
or DCPR 2995 | Mixed Reality for Digital Cinema | |
or DAPR 1030 | Digital Audio Workstation Training I | |
| Professional NLE Certification (3) | ||
| Visual Effects for Digital Cinema II (3) | ||
or DGM 3545 | Mixed Reality for Digital Cinema II DO NOT SUBMIT | |
or DAPR 1031 | Digital Audio Workstation Training II | |
| Digital Cinema Editing III (3) | ||
| Output and Color for Digital Cinema II (3) | ||
| PRODUCTION | ||
| Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts (3) | ||
| Special Topics in Digital Cinema Production (3) | ||
| Story Editing for Digital Media (3) | ||
| Line Producing (3) | ||
| Film Production Analysis II (3) | ||
or THEA 3625 | Development and Fundraising for the Arts | |
| Principles of Finance (3) | ||
| PRODUCTION (Pre-MBA Track) | ||
| In order to qualify for the 4+1 BS/MBA students must complete all of the following. | ||
| Financial Managerial and Cost Accounting Concepts (3) | ||
| Special Topics in Digital Cinema Production (3) | ||
| Story Editing for Digital Media (3) | ||
| Line Producing (3) | ||
| Principles of Finance (3) | ||
| Business Computer Proficiency (3) | ||
or IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications | |
| Business Statistics I (3) | ||
| CINEMATOGRAPHY | ||
| Following this track students must complete three additional upper-division elective credits. | ||
| Output and Color for Digital Cinema I (3) | ||
| Mixed Reality for Digital Cinema (3) | ||
| Digital Photography and Compositing II (3) | ||
| Cinematography Masterworks DO NOT SUBMIT (3) | ||
| Cinematography III (3) | ||
| Output and Color for Digital Cinema II (3) | ||
| DIRECTING FOR DIGITAL CINEMA | ||
| Special Topics in Digital Cinema Production (3) | ||
| Story Editing for Digital Media (3) | ||
| Film Production Analysis II (3) | ||
| Narrative Directing Workshop II (3) | ||
| Acting for Film (3) | ||
| Directing Actors for the Screen (3) | ||
| WRITING FOR DIGITAL CINEMA | ||
| Special Topics in Digital Cinema Production (3) | ||
| Story Editing for Digital Media (3) | ||
| Film Production Analysis II (3) | ||
| Writing for Entertainment Media III (3) | ||
| Script Writing II (3) | ||
| Scriptwriting III (3) | ||
or THEA 3241 | Storytelling | |
| SPORTS BROADCASTING PRODUCTION | ||
| Output and Color for Digital Cinema I (3) | ||
| Digital Broadcasting (3) (Take for up to three semesters, equalling nine credits) | ||
| Output and Color for Digital Cinema II (3) | ||
| Cinematography III (3) | ||
or DGM 3590 | Non-Fiction Directing Workshop | |
| DOCUMENTARY | ||
| Mixed Reality for Digital Cinema (3) | ||
| Non-Fiction Directing Workshop (3) | ||
| Sundance Documentary Film (3) | ||
or COMM 3110 | Non Fiction Cinema History | |
| Story Editing for Digital Media (3) | ||
| Digital Cinema Editing III (3) | ||
or DGM 454R | Cinematography III | |
| Non-Fiction Producing (3) | ||
| Electives | 5 Credits | |
| Complete an additional 5 credits from the above Recommended Tracks or from the list below. | 5 | |
| Photography I FF (3) | ||
| Dark Room Techniques (3) | ||
| Interior Space Design (3) | ||
| Residential Interior Design (3) | ||
| Photography II (3) | ||
| Color Photography (3) | ||
| Fine Art Photography WE (3) | ||
| Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF (3) | ||
or ARTH 271H | Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF | |
| Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF (3) | ||
or ARTH 272H | Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF | |
| The History of Photography (3) | ||
| Critical Introduction to Cinema Studies HH (3) | ||
| National Cinema History (3) | ||
| Digital Media Essentials I (4) | ||
| Internship (1-8) | ||
| Corporate Issues in Digital Media WE (3) | ||
| Mixed Reality Experiences (3) | ||
| Digital Audio Workstation Training III (undefined) | ||
| Advanced Topics in Digital Audio (undefined) | ||
| Digital Audio Workstation Training IV (undefined) | ||
| Mixed Reality Studio (3) | ||
| Internship (1-8) | ||
| Immersive Experiences II (3) | ||
| Acting I FF (3) | ||
| Makeup I (3) | ||
| Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen (3) | ||
| Stagecraft I (2) | ||
| Stagecraft I Lab (1) | ||
| Costume Construction I (3) | ||
| Costume Construction I Lab (1) | ||
| Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen (3) | ||
| Introduction to Design for Stage and Screen Lab (1) | ||
| Visual Concepts in Theatre (3) | ||
| Drafting for Theatre Design (3) | ||
| Global Cinema History GI (3) | ||
| Makeup II (3) | ||
| Storytelling (3) | ||
| Art Direction for Film (3) | ||
| Costume Design I (3) | ||
| Scenic Design I (3) | ||
| Scenic Painting (3) | ||
| Directing Actors for the Stage (3) | ||
| Development and Fundraising for the Arts (3) | ||
| New Script Workshop (3) | ||
| Special Topics in Film Studies (3) | ||
| Costume Design II (3) | ||
| Scenic Design II (3) | ||
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 121 semester credits.
- A minimum of 2.5 GPA in all discipline core courses with no grade lower than a C- required for graduation. To qualify for the portfolio review, DGM courses must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.
- Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements, which includes a portfolio review and acceptance into the degree.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL | ||
| Introduction to Statistics QL | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL | ||
| College Algebra QL | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL | ||
| College Algebra for Business QL | ||
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| DGM 1061 | Digital Cinema Editing I | 3 |
| DGM 1500 | Digital Cinema Production Orientation | 1 |
| DGM 1510 | Film Production Analysis I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | 3 |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| DGM 1520 | Filmmaking I | 3 |
| DGM 2320 | Digital Photography and Compositing I | 3 |
| CINE 2312 | Film History II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| DAPR 2000 & DAPR 200L | Digital Audio Essentials and Digital Audio Essentials Lab | 4 |
| DGM 2540 | Cinematography I | 3 |
| DGM 2661 | Visualization for Digital Cinema-Pre-Directing | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| DGM 2110 | Filmmaking II | 3 |
| DAPR 2110 | Production Sound for Cinema | 3 |
| DGM 2570 or THEA 2742 | Writing for Entertainment Media I WE or Scriptwriting for the Screen WE | 3 |
| Area Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Biology | 3 | |
| DGM 3530 | Digital Cinema Production Management | 3 |
| DGM 3540 | Cinematography II | 3 |
| DGM 3560 | Digital Cinema Editing II | 3 |
| DGM 302R | Digital Cinema Production Lecture Series-CineSkype | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| DGM 3570 | Writing for Entertainment Media II WE | 3 |
| CINE 217G or DGM 312G | Race Class and Gender in U S Cinema GI HH or Digital Media for Intercultural Communication GI | 3 |
| Area Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Area Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| DGM 4310 | Senior Capstone I | 3 |
| DGM 3550 | Creative Producing | 3 |
| Area Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Area Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| DGM 4410 | Senior Capstone II | 3 |
| DGM 3580 | Narrative Directing Workshop I | 3 |
| Area Emphasis Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Compose cinematic camera and lighting presentations which are both aesthetically appealing and enhance story.
- Direct a cast or subjects and a crew using professional protocols to complete a quality piece of filmed content.
- Produce short narrative and documentary filmed content in collaboration with other creative contributors.
- Edit narrative and documentary projects using a variety of creative approaches, advanced techniques, and professional software.
- Write compelling scripts for digital media content using professional formatting, story structure, character arc, and cinematic storytelling techniques.
- Demonstrate a personal artistic voice in an area of specific concentration and expertise.