The LIU Brooklyn BFA Film & Television is a comprehensive degree that helps students prepare for careers in the film and visual effects industries. The program takes a hands-on approach that enables students to become involved in production projects spanning multiple genres. Starting in their first semester, students enrolled in the program will work with state-of-the-art equipment, hardware and software, and be mentored by industry professionals.
The BFA combines 36 credits in foundational and theory courses, providing students with a practical understanding of the history, technology, and aesthetics undergirding the film and visual effects industries. Class instruction will be strengthened and supported by immersion into the creative process allowing students to work on film projects each semester. In the 5th and 6th semesters, students begin taking Filmmaking Studio (A, B, C, D). This sequence is designed as 12 credits of pure production. In addition, each student must take 21 credits of specialized electives to develop a particular area of skill in the areas of directing, cinematography, screenwriting, producing, editing and/or visual effects. Before students graduate, they will also complete at least one internship assignment at one of the many media companies, post-production companies or sound stages in the NYC area. In their final year students, will create their thesis project, (total of 6 credits) developed in conjunction with a mentor/advisor. This thesis project will be exhibited as part of their thesis review in their final semester.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| Foundation (36 credits) | ||
| FIL 101 | Early Films | 3 |
| FIL 102 | 50's to Present | 3 |
| FIL 105 | Film Theory | 3 |
| FIL 106 | Production 1 | 3 |
| FIL 107 | Production 2 | 3 |
| FIL 109 | Screenplay | 3 |
| FIL 112 | Edit and Sound Acquisition | 3 |
| FIL 115 | Cinematography | 3 |
| FIL 118 | Production Management | 3 |
| FIL 123 | Art of the Documentary | 3 |
| FIL 125 | Animation Comp Graphics & Visual effects I | 3 |
| FIL 128 | Visual Storytelling I | 3 |
| Required Practicum (12 credits) | ||
| FIL 135 | Filmmaking Studio A | 3 |
| FIL 136 | Filmmaking Studio B | 3 |
| FIL 137 | Filmmaking Studio C | 3 |
| FIL 138 | Filmmaking Studio D | 3 |
| Electives (28 credits) | ||
| FIL 103 | Major Forces in the Cinema | 3 |
| FIL 104 | Major Figures in the Cinema | 3 |
| FIL 110 | Screenwriting II | 3 |
| FIL 113 | Cinetech - Editing | 3 |
| FIL 113A | Advanced Motion Picture Editing | 3 |
| FIL 114 | Directing the Moving Image | 3 |
| FIL 124 | Art of the Documentary II | 3 |
| FIL 126 | Animation Comp Graphics & Visual effects II | 3 |
| FIL 127 | Animation Comp Graphics & Visual effects III | 3 |
| FIL 129 | Directing The Moving Image II | 3 |
| FIL 130 | Film Festivals, Markets and Platforms | 3 |
| FIL 144 | Directing the Screen Actor I | 3 |
| FIL 150 | Pitches, Treatments, Grants and Funding | 3 |
| FIL 151 | The Business of Freelance | 3 |
| FIL 189 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
| Capstone Projects (9 credits) | ||
| FIL 187 | Capstone | 3 |
| FIL 188 | Film Thesis | 3 |
| FIL 199 | Film Internship | 1-3 |
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Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO) |
Courses |
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ILO 1: Creative and Reflective Capacities (3 credits) Openness to new ideas, integrative and reflective thinking, investigation, and synthesis of existing knowledge as a way of creating, appreciating, and reflecting on original, innovative work grounded in scientific, humanistic, historical, and/or aesthetic disciplinary knowledge. |
ART 101: Introduction to Art ART 105: Introduction to Beginning Drawing ART 106: 3D Visualization and Production ART 131: Pottery and Ceramic Sculpture I CIN/FIL 109: Screenwriting II CIN 111: History of World Cinema CMA 109: Media Arts and Technology DNC 108: History of Dance ENG 167: Creativity and Nature ENG 182: Introduction to Creative Writing ENG 183: Creative Non-Fiction JOU 110: Journalism, Media and You MA 109: Media Arts and Technology MUS 101: Introduction to Musical Concepts MUS 102: Music Fundamentals MUS 110: Introduction to World Music PHI 172: Philosophy and the Mind SPE/ORC 105: Public Speaking THE 100: Introduction to Drama THE 111: The Art of Theatre THE 143: Shakespeare in Performance THE 193: Theatre Research/Performance |
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ILO 2: Historical and Intercultural Awareness (6 credits) Recognition of oneself as a member of a global community consisting of diverse cultures with unique histories and geographies. |
History HIS 100: American Civilization to 1877 HIS 101: Perspectives on Premodern World History HIS 102: Perspectives on Modern World History HIS 108: American Civilization since 1877 Intercultural Awareness ANT #: Any Anthropology Course ART 104: Introduction to Visual Arts CIN 105: The Art of Documentary ENG 115: Global Literatures ENG 132: Shakespeare ENG 158: American Literature FRE 111: Introduction to French I FRE 112: Introduction to French II GGR 102: Geography and the Global Citizen HIS 144: Topics in Asian History HIS 157: Topics in Latin American History ITL 111: Introduction to Italian I ITL 112: Introduction to Italian II MUS 103: Music in Western Civilization MUS 146: History of Hip Hop MUS 147: History of Rock Music MUS 159: History of Country Music PHI 170: Philosophies of Love and Sex POL 150: International Relations POL 161: Introduction to Comparative Politics SPA 111: Introduction to Spanish I SPA 112: Introduction to Spanish II SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 135: Global Cultures SOC 165: Culture and Society SOC 103: Gender and Sexual Diversity SOC 165: Culture and Society SPE 100: Oral Communication THE 142: Modern Theatre History |
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ILO 3: Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning (7-8 credits) Competence in interpreting numerical and scientific data in order to draw conclusions, construct meaningful arguments, solve problems, and gain a better understanding of complex issues within a discipline or in everyday contexts. |
Scientific Reasoning AST 109/109A: Introductory Astronomy I AST 110/110A: Introductory Astronomy II BIO 120/120L: General Biology I BIO 124/124L: Foundations of Biology I BIO 125/125L: The Science of Sustainability BIO 126/126L: DNA and Human Life BIO 137/137L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I CHM 101/101L: Chemistry for Health Science I CHM 103/103L: Principles of Chemistry I ERS 101/101L: Weather and Climate ERS 102/102L: Planet Earth ERS 103/103L: Oceanography ERS 125/125L: Environmental Sustainability Science FSC 100/100L: Introduction to Forensic Chemistry PHY 103: University Physics I PHY 104: University Physics II PHY 120/120L: The Physical Universe PHY 127/127L: Physics for Pharmacy PHY 131/131L: General Physics I PHY 131/131L: College Physics I PHY 132/132L: General Physic II PHY 132/132L: College Physics II Quantitative Reasoning MTH #: Any Mathematics Course |
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ILO 4: Oral and Written Communication (6 credits) Knowledge and skill in exchanging informed and well-reasoned ideas in effective and meaningful ways through a range of media to promote full understanding for various purposes, among different audiences and in a variety of contexts and disciplines. |
Written Communication ENG 110: Writing I – Composition and Analysis ENG 111: Writing II – Research and Argumentation |
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ILO 5: Information and Technological Literacies (3 credits) Ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and effectively and responsibly use and share that information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. |
CGPH 126: Web Design for Everyone EDI 100: Contemporary Issues in Education ENG 148: Ideas and Themes n Literature ENG 173: Writing in the Community ENG 175: Writing in the Professions ENG 178: Writing in the Sciences HIS 107: Engaging the Past HIS 190: Research Problems in History POL 100: Research Problems in Political Science SOC 102: Social Problems SOC 148: Medical Sociology SOC 148: Sociology of Health and Illness |
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ILO 6: Critical Inquiry and Analysis (3 credits) Reflective assessment and critique of evidence, applying theory, and practicing discernment in the analysis of existing ideas and in the production of new knowledge across a broad array of fields or disciplines. |
ENG 103: Grammar and the Structure of English ENG 112: World Literatures I ENG 113: World Literatures II ENG 140: Introduction to Literature ENG 180: Literary Genres FRE 100: French Cinema GGR 101: The Geography of Sustainable Development HIS 104: Topics in American History HIS 120: Topics in Medieval History HIS 164: History of Gender and Sexuality HIS 167: History of Science and Technology PHI 100: Beginning Philosophy PHI 163: Philosophy of Art PHI 179: Social and Political Philosophy POL 147: Political Psychology POL 156: Diplomacy and Negotiation PSY 103: General Psychology PSY 111: Psychological Perspectives on Teaching and Learning SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology SOC 112: Gender, Race and Ethnicity SOC 126: Sociology of Gender SOC 161: Sociology of Sport |
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ILO 7: Ethical Reasoning and Civic Engagement (3 credits) Evaluation of ethical issues in conduct and thinking, development of ethical self-awareness, consideration of various perspectives, and responsible and humane engagement in local and global communities. |
ART 177: High Impact Art CIN/FIL 103: Major Forces in the Cinema ECO 101: Microeconomics ECO 102: Macroeconomics ENG 150: Empathy and Literature HIS 116: History of Race and Society HIS 158: History of Politics and Power PHI 105: Bioethics PHI 113: Philosophy and Film PHY 178: Ethics and Society POL 101: Introduction to Political Science POL 102: Introduction to American Politics POL 123: Political Parties and Public Opinion SOC 108: Sociology of Youth SOC 109: Social Movements and Change SOC 110: Human Rights and Social Justice SOC 119: Sociology of the Family SOC 122: American Social Problems/Global Context SPA 105: The Hispanic World |
MA 100 Media Aesthetics
FOUNDATION COURSESFIL 101 Early Films/1900-1950
This course studies the silent film and the birth and development of film as an art form in the United States, Germany, Russia, and France.
FIL 102 US Film History/1950 to Present
In this course students study the sound film: the international development of creative motion pictures from the advent of sound through Neorealism, the New Wave, and the work of major new directors.
FIL 105 Film Theory
The course acquaints the student with the multitude of theories that together constitute Film Theory. The course traverses the multiple disciplines that have been used to examine the film, including psychology, linguistics, history and sociology and aesthetics. The course traces the broad outlines in the evolution of each branch of Film Theory including psychoanalysis, semiotics, feminism and theories of ideology. Considerable attention is also paid to students developing a sense of how to place the film object in its historical and cultural context.
FIL 106 Basic Motion Picture Production
The introductory concepts of visual storytelling are taught with HD production techniques.
FIL 107 Intermediate Motion Picture Production
Introduction to working in small crews; development of storytelling skills.
FIL 109 Screenwriting I
This course includes an intensive program of screenwriting techniques, focusing on writing a short form screenplay. Prerequisites of ENG 1, 2, or permission of instructor are required.
FIL 113 Intermediate Editing & Sound
This course is designed to give students intermediate skills in digital picture and sound editing, sound recording, and sound mixing. Prerequisite of CIN 12 is required.
FIL 112 Basic Editing and Sound
This course is designed to give students basic skills in digital picture and sound editing, sound recording, and sound mixing.
FIL 115 Cinematography
This course is an intensive study of the motion picture camera and lighting technology.
FIL 123 Digital Documentary Workshop I
Students learn the basics of producing a short documentary film, including research, interviewing, budgeting, shooting styles and organizing footage for editing.
FIL 125 Computer Graphics Animation I, Rotoscoping and Special Effects
Basic overview of FX Artist designs, procedural simulation, dynamic simulation, and particle and fluid systems. (Photoshop and After Effects)
FIL 135 Filmmaking Studio A
This course is an intensive practicum in motion picture production where teams of students will develop and produce a film project that covers advanced cinematography, advanced sound, research, budgeting, production and postproduction practices. Prerequisites of FIL 101, 102, 105, 106 & 109 and co-requisite of FIL 137 are required.
FIL 136 Filmmaking Studio B
This course is an intensive practicum in motion picture production where teams of students will develop and produce a film project that covers advanced cinematography, advanced sound, research, budgeting, production and postproduction practices. Prerequisites of FIL 101, 102, 105, 106 & 109 and co-requisite of FIL 138 are required.
FIL 137 Filmmaking Studio C
This course is an intensive practicum in motion picture production where teams of students will develop and produce a film project that covers advanced cinematography, advanced sound, research, budgeting, production and postproduction practices. Prerequisites of FIL 101, 102, 105, 106 & 109 and co-requisite of FIL 135 are required.
FIL 138 Filmmaking Studio D
This course is an intensive practicum in motion picture production where teams of students will develop and produce a film project that covers advanced cinematography, advanced sound, research, budgeting, production and postproduction practices. Prerequisites of FIL 101, 102, 105, 106 & 109 and co-requisite of FIL 136 are required.
FIL 187 Capstone
Students work on pre-production and planning for a high-quality film project
FIL 188 Film Thesis
Students work with a professor to create an original work that showcases his or her main areas of interest in film. will shoot the film and engage in post-production. These films will also be submitted to film festivals. Prerequisite FIL 187
FIL 199 Film Internship
This is an opportunity for the student to work in a professional venue and to be directly and meaningfully in day-to-day operations with an emphasis in an area of special interest. Credits: 1-3
FIL 103 Major Forces in the Cinema
The influence of major movements in the cinema is examined in this course. Subject changes each semester. May be taken for a maximum of three semesters.
FIL 104 Major Figures in the Cinema
The personal styles and influences of major directors are covered in this course. Subject changes each semester. May be taken for a maximum of three semesters.
FIL 108 Advanced Motion Picture Production
This course develops further exploration into the techniques of filmmaking and application of professional practice.
FIL 110 Screenwriting II
This course includes an intensive program of screenwriting techniques, focusing on the development of a feature length screenplay.
FIL 111 History of World Cinema
A concise history of film from its origins in the 1890s to the present is covered. Silent and sound films from around the world are screened and discussed each week. For non-majors only fine arts core requirement.
FIL 113A Advanced Motion Picture Editing
This course is designed to give students advanced skills in digital picture and sound editing, sound recording, and sound mixing. Prerequisite of FIL 112 and FIL 113 is required.
FIL 114 Directing the Moving Image I
This course begins to break down the job of the Director in narrative filmmaking. One of the mysteries of filmmaking is what a director does. We will seek to understand the process that is directing by exploring the role they play as they interface with the crew, producer, production designer and cinematographer. How is the vision for the script developed and nurtured throughout the process of filmmaking? How does a director work, through all of the stages of film production, development, preproduction, production, post production and distribution?
FIL 116 Advanced Cinematography
This course covers advanced camera, lighting and field production, theory and technique. A series of location and studio set scenes demonstrate techniques used to create and control the "look" of moving images. Related issues from camera and set preparation to post production considerations are covered. Prerequisite of FIL 115 is required.
FIL 117 Advanced Screenwriting
This course includes an intensive program of screenwriting techniques, focusing on the development of a feature length screenplay. In addition to traditional three-act structure, students will explore the Hero/Heroine’s Journey model, as well as the sequence approach. Time will be spent investigating techniques that will help create more fully dimensional characters, and ways to build a narrative that also carries a theme. Prerequisite FIL 109, or permission of instructor are required.
FIL 122 Independent Producing
A hands-on approach to the production management tasks of the independent producer of film, video, or multimedia. Topics include, script breakdown, scheduling, budgets, writing the business plan, marketing, and distribution. Students will complete a Production Handbook and mock Business Plan as their final projects.
FIL 124 Making a Documentary II
This class is an intermediate class in documentary production. Students will learn how and where to pitch your project, a variety of methods of financing through grants and other types of fundraising. This class will look deeper at the variety of styles and non-typical approaches to topics and the use of special effects in documentary filmmaking, creating a more powerful user experience. FIL 123 prerequisite.
FIL 126 Graphics Animation II, 3-D Animation, particles, tracking and green screen This course is a continuation of FIL 125. Prerequisite of FIL 125 is required.
FIL 127 Computer Graphics Animation III
Advanced 3-D animation particles and tracking on multiple layers FX designers responsible for recreating the behavior of real world elements such as fire, water, explosions, cloth, hair and a lot more.
FIL 128 Visual Components of Storytelling
A deep dive into the six basic visual components and how to use them for the art of storytelling. We will look at Space, Line & Shape, Tone, Color Movement and Rhythm.
FIL 129 Directing the Moving Image II
This course will be from the director’s perspective and dig into analyzing the structure of films and the choices that directors make that creates the mise en scene. Advance film theory prerequisites FIL 101, 102, 105,109
FIL 130 Film Festivals, Markets and Platforms
Now that you've made a film: what next? This course will delve deeply into advertising, selling, and marketing films in the current television and film industry. How do films make money? How are they bought and how are they sold, who are the entities and the players in this part of the industry? Distribution and marketing and what do you Producer/ Director need to know about surviving in this industry.
FIL 144 Directing the Screen Actors
This course will allow the student director to experience the craft of acting first-hand and also begin to develop methodologies for an approach to directing actors for the screen through an understanding of the actor's "tools" and actor vocabulary. Performance exercises, script analysis, and the concept of "organic blocking" will be explored through practical activities, screenings, readings, and discussions. Frequently team-taught. Course may be repeated for credit with permission of the department.
FIL 189 Advanced Individual Study
Faculty-guided projects in cinema are appropriate when existing courses in the student's area of interest have been completed. Film majors may repeat for a maximum of four semesters. Students may register for more than one section during a given semester as long as the number of units for each section differs. Credits: 1 to 3
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Semester 1 |
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FIL 101 |
Early films 1900-1950 |
3 |
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FIL 105 |
Film Theory |
3 |
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FIL 106 |
Film Production I |
3 |
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Core |
6-9 |
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Semester 2 |
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FIL 102 |
Films 1950 through The Present |
3 |
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FIL 109 |
Writing the screenplay |
3 |
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FIL 107 |
Film Production II |
3 |
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Core |
6-9 |
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Semester 3 |
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FIL 115 |
Cinematography |
3 |
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FIL 125 |
Computer Graphics and Visual Effects I |
3 |
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FIL 112 |
Editing and sound acquisition |
3 |
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Core |
6-9 |
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Semester 4 |
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FIL 123 |
Digital Documentary I |
3 |
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FIL 118 |
Production Management |
3 |
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FIL 144 |
Film Concepts: Directing I |
3 |
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Core |
6-9 |
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Semester 5 |
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FIL 128 |
Visual Components of Storytelling |
3 |
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FIL 135 |
Filmmaking Studio A |
3 |
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FIL 137 |
Filmmaking Studio C |
3 |
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Core |
6-9 |
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Semester 6 |
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FIL 136 |
Filmmaking Studio B |
3 |
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FIL 138 |
Filmmaking Studio D |
3 |
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FIL |
Electives |
6-12 |
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Core |
3-6 |
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Semester 7 |
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FIL 187 |
Capstone |
3 |
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FIL 199 |
Internship |
1-3 |
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FIL |
Electives |
6-12 |
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Semester 8 |
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FIL 188 |
Thesis |
3 |
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FIL |
Electives |
6-12 |
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Credit Requirements |
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Foundation and Theory |
36 credits |
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Filmmaking Studio A, B, C, D |
12 credits |
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Specialization Electives |
21 credits |
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Internship |
1 to 3 credits |
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Capstone |
3 credits |
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Thesis |
3 credits |
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Total |
76-78 credit |
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