Film & Animation Learning Community
You should live in this community if you are a declared Film Studies, Film Production or Animation major. You will take the foundational level film courses, introducing mise-en-scene, cinematography, sound and editing. Under the guidance of award-winning faculty, these skills are developed through challenging hands-on projects, critical analysis and creative problem solving. This community is historically located in Dahl Hall.
Film & Animation Learning Community Required Common Courses
Fall
All Students, Including Animation & General Film Majors
- COMM 111: Film & Animation LC First Year Experience (3 credits)
- ECON 100: The American Economy (3 credits)
Film Production & Film Studies Majors
- FILM 175: Video Production (4 credits)
- FILM 275: Film Appreciation (4 credits)
Spring
All Majors
- FILM 285: History of Motion Pictures (4 credits)
- GCOM 255: Humanities Through the Arts (3 credits)
Film Production & Film Studies Majors
- FILM 290: Topics in Film (1-3 credits)
As a member of the learning community, you will...
- live with other students who have declared Film as a major.
- take three classes with students who live on your floor.
- have a Learning Community Mentor dedicated to providing you with various opportunities for career exploration and support.
- be exposed to career options that can be attained with a Film degree.
- have the convenience of organizing meeting times for group projects since you live on the same floor.
- have the opportunity to attend film screenings with faculty members on campus and within the community