The Bachelor of Arts program in Digital Cinema teaches the fundamentals of motion picture theory and history along with technical production skills, using state-of-the-art digital technology.
The BA in Digital Cinema is an innovative motion picture production program dedicated to utilizing the latest cutting-edge digital technology while incorporating classic cinema narrative theory and aesthetics. Students receive hands-on experience with the latest production equipment in the first year and get an insider’s view of the industry from experienced faculty.
The Bachelor of Arts Program offers two programs of undergraduate study for students:
- The Standard Concentration features a hands-on program in live-action production. With its greater number of electives students may also develop an interdisciplinary program of study in cinema history and theory.
- The Screenwriting Concentration features a program of study in advanced screenwriting in addition to core courses in cinema production, dramatic literature and cinema history/theory.
The curriculum consists of the DePaul University Liberal Studies Program and Major Field Courses.
The Liberal Studies program is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul. Click here to view the CDM courses that qualify for liberal studies credit.
Please note: Students must complete 20 liberal studies courses including the eight credit hour Mathematical and Technological Literacy requirement which is both ISP 120 and ISP 121. ISP 121 will replace one course from any of the six Learning Domain as long as they take at least one course in each domain.
Four-year schedule of courses for the Standard Concentration :
First Year
Major Field Courses (6)
DC 201 Introduction to Screenwriting
DC 205 Foundations of Cinema
DC 220 Editing I
MCS 207 History of Cinema, 1890-1945
MCS 208 History of Cinema, 1945-1975
MCS 209 History of Cinema, 1975-Present
Liberal Studies (5)
Open Electives (1)
Second Year
Major Field Courses (5)
ANI 101 Animation for Non-Majors
or ANI 201 Animation I
DC 210 Digital Cinema Production I
DC 215 Digital Sound Design
DC 225 Digital Still Photography
DC 275 Cinematography and Lighting
Liberal Studies (6)
Open Electives (1)
Third Year
Major Field Courses (5)
DC 270 Topics in Digital Cinema
VFX 278 Digital Compositing I
DC 310 Digital Cinema Production II
DC 315 Advanced Digital Sound Design
DC 320 Editing II
CIM Electives (1) Any 200-level or above ANI, GPH, DC, GAM or IM course
Liberal Studies (5)
Open Electives (1)
Fourth Year
Major Field Courses (5)
DC 371 Documentary Production
DC 376 Visual Design
DC 389 The Big Picture: the Entertainment Industry
DC 390 Topics in Directing
DC 398 Digital Cinema Capstone
CIM Electives (1) Any 200-level or above ANI, GPH, DC, GAM or IM course
Liberal Studies (4)
Open Electives (2)
Four-year schedule of courses for the Screenwriting Concentration :
First Year
Major Field Courses (5)
DC 201 Introduction to Screenwriting
DC 205 Foundations of Cinema
MCS 207 History of Cinema, 1890-1945
MCS 208 History of Cinema, 1945-1975
MCS 209 History of Cinema, 1975-Present
Liberal Studies (5)
Open Electives (2)
Second Year
Major Field Courses (5)
DC 210 Digital Cinema Production I
DC 220 Editing I
DC 250 Working with Actors 1
DC 270 Topics in Digital Cinema
THE 244 Dramatic Writing for Non-Majors
CIM Elective (1) Any 200-level or above ANI, GPH, DC, GAM or IM course
Liberal Studies (6)
Third Year
Major Field Courses (4)
DC 301 Advanced Screenwriting I
DC 302 Advanced Screenwriting II
DC 303 Advanced Screenwriting III
DC 304 Topics in Screenwriting
CIM Elective (1) Any 200-level or above ANI, GPH, DC, GAM or IM course
English Course (1) - A 200-level or above Englich Literature Class
Liberal Studies (5)
Open Electives (1)
Fourth Year
Major Field Courses (3)
DC 235 Adaptation: The Cinematice Recrafting of Meaning
DC 389 The Big Picture: the Entertainment Industry
DC 398 Digital Cinema Capstone
CIM Elective (1) Any 200-level or above ANI, GPH, DC, GAM or IM course
English Course (1) - A 200-level or above English Literature Class
Liberal Studies (4)
Open Electives
(3)
Open Electives
Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details). If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credited as open electives.
Note: Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.
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