Communication B.A. with a Concentration in Film and Visual Storytelling
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 52-54 | |
| Major Core Requirements | 25 | |
| Film & Visual Storytelling Concentration | 24 | |
| Electives | 19-17 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Communication Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | ||
| COMM-130 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COMM-220 | Elements of Storytelling | 3 |
| COMM-258 | Christianity and Artistic Culture | 3 |
| COMM-273 | Visual Technology | 3 |
| COMM-290 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Upper Division | ||
| COMM-413 | Preparing for Post Graduation | 1 |
| COMM-450 | Internship | 3 |
| COMM-464C | Media Criticism 1 | 3 |
| COMM-496 | Senior Project: Development/Planning 2 | 2 |
| COMM-497 | Senior Project: Implementation 2 | 1 |
| Total Units | 25 | |
| 1 | Capstone for Interpersonal/Intercultural and Public Relations Concentrations. |
| 2 | Capstone for Film & Visual Storytelling and Technology & Emerging Media Concentrations. |
Film and Visual Storytelling Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-125 | Introduction to Filmmaking | 1 |
| COMM-229 | Intermediate Filmmaking Production Production | 3 |
| COMM-306 | Writing for Film and New Media | 3 |
| COMM-388 | Visual Storytelling: Narrative | 3 |
| COMM-389 | Visual Storytelling: Documentary | 3 |
| COMM-460 | Advanced Filmmaking | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of nine units of the following: | 9 | |
| Graphic Design | ||
| Mythology in Film | ||
| Alternative Storytelling Techniques | ||
| Television Studio Production | ||
| Photojournalism | ||
| Cinema Technology Series | ||
| New Media Production | ||
| Music Video Production | ||
| Postproduction | ||
| Film Studies Series | ||
| Total Units | 25 | |
A portfolio is required of all graduating Film & Visual Storytelling seniors. Students are required to submit a portfolio of work, which can be the best of their class projects, contain work made outside of the class, at internships, jobs or apprenticeships.
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Communication.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| KINE-145C | Lifetime Fitness/Wellness Lect | 1 |
| KINE-146C | Lifetime Fitness/Well Activity | 1 |
| COMM-125 | Introduction to Filmmaking | 1 |
| THEO-PLHD | Theology Core Requirement | 3 |
| COMM-130 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COMM-220 | Elements of Storytelling | 3 |
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| COMM-229 | Intermediate Filmmaking Production Production | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| HSPS-PLHD | History Political Science Placeholder | 3 |
| COMM-258 | Christianity and Artistic Culture | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| MATH-PLCR | Math Core Req Data Or Stats | 3 |
| COMM-273 | Visual Technology | 3 |
| COMM-290 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| COMM-306 | Writing for Film and New Media | 3 |
| COMM-460 | Advanced Filmmaking | 3 |
| COMM-PLFILM | Communication Film Elective Placeholder | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| HIST-PLHD | History Core Requirement | 3 |
| COMM-389 | Visual Storytelling: Documentary | 3 |
| COMM-PLFILM | Communication Film Elective Placeholder | 3 |
| COMM-450 | Internship | 1-6 |
| Units | 13-18 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| NSCI-PLCR | Science Lec/Lab Requirement | 4 |
| COMM-388 | Visual Storytelling: Narrative | 3 |
| COMM-PLFILM | Communication Film Elective Placeholder | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| COMM-413 | Preparing for Post Graduation | 1 |
| COMM-PLHD6 | General Electives 6 Units | 6 |
| COMM-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| COMM-496 | Senior Project: Development/Planning | 2 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| COMM-497 | Senior Project: Implementation | 1 |
| COMM-PLUD3A | Upper Division General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| COMM-PLHD9 | General Elective 9 Units | 9 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 118-123 | |