FAME Learning Community
FAME stands for Film, Animation, Music, EIT. You should live in this community if you are a declared Film Studies, Film Production, Animation, Music, Commercial Music, Music Education or entertainment Industries & Technology (EIT) major. As Film/EIT majors, 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. As Music majors, you will foster your creativity, discover the importance of cross disciplinary collaboration and prepare for a fulfilling career. This community is historically located in Dahl Hall.
Film & Animation 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)
Music/EIT Required Common Courses
Fall
All Students
- FYE 101: First Year Experience (1 credit)
Audio Majors
- EIT 160: Introduction to the Entertainment Industry (3 credits)
- EIT 161: Introduction to Copyright and Trademark Law (3 credits)
- EIT 181: First Year Experience (1 credit)
Entertainment Industry & Technologies Majors
- EIT 160: Introduction to the Entertainment Industry (3 credits)
- EIT 161: Introduction to Copyright and Trademark Law (3 credits)
Commercial Music, General Music and Music Education Majors
- MUS 107A: Music Theory I (3 credits)
- MUS 320B: Concert Choir (1 credit)
Spring
Entertainment Industry & Technologies Majors
- EIT 261: Legal & Ethical Issues in Entertainment (3 credits)
Theatre, Acting & Musical Theatre Majors
- THTR 255: Stagecraft (3 credits)
- THTR 430: Acting Styles (3 credits)
Commercial Music, General Music and Music Education Majors
- MUS 107B: Aural Skills I (1 credit)
- MUS 108A: Music Theory II (3 credits)
As a member of the FAME Learning Community, you will...
- live with other students who have declared FAME-related majors.
- 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 each degree and learn the importance of cross collaboration between departments.
- be exposed to career options that can be attained with a FAME-related 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