FLMM, BA, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media

Sample Plan for New Students

This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.

Important Major Information

  • Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180 
  • Credits in Major: 65
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0

 

Four-Year Plan For New Students

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)
Course 2 FILM 2000 – Intro to Film & Media (5) 

FILM 2000 – Intro to Film & Media (5) 

FILM 2001 – History of Film & Media History I (5) OR FILM 2002 – History of Film & Media History II (5) 

FILM 2000 Level Elective (5)
Course 3 Modern Language 1150 (5) Modern Language 1250 (5) Modern Language 1350 (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor
  • Create plan in Student Planning
  • Get Involved

 

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)
Course 2 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5)
Course 3 FILM 2100 – Filmmaking I (5) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) FILM 2000 Level Elective (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
  • Plan for Study Abroad
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office

 

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) HIST 1200, 1210, OR 2310 (5)
Course 2 FILM 3000 Level Elective (5) FILM 3000 Level Elective (5) FILM 3001 – Film & Media Theory  (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5)
FILM 4000 level elective (ex: FILM 4001 – Internship) (5)
General Elective (5)
FILM 4000 level elective (ex: FILM 4001 – Internship) (5)
General Elective (5)
FILM 4000 level elective (ex: FILM 4001 – Internship) (5)

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • Find Internship or Research Opportunities 
  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Review Educational Plan

 

Year 4

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1  FILM and Media Elective (5) FILM 3000 Level Elective (5) FILM 4000 level elective (FILM 
4002 – Film & Media Capstone II OR FILM 4950 – Internship) (5)
Course 2 FILM 4000 Level Elective (FILM 4001 – Film & Media Capstone I) (5) FILM and Media Elective (5) General Elective (5)
Course 3 General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Apply for Graduation
  • Continue Post Graduation Planning

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

Module I:

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II:

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning

Module III:

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
  • UCOR Social Sciences and Global Challenges 
  • UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges  

Curriculum Notes

  • Film and Media Electives: 45 credits required. 10 credits minimum must be at 2000 level, 15 credits at 3000 level and 10 credits at 4000 level.  
  • A required course may not be used to satisfy two requirements simultaneously. Courses used to satisfy major, or college requirements may not simultaneously fulfill Core requirements.
  • For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CAS Advising at ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu

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