Students must provide complete and official certificates of all degrees, diplomas, mark sheets, grade reports and examination records. Secondary-school records must be submitted as well as college/university transcripts or credentials. All previous undergraduate work must include syllabi of courses taken with literal translations. If documents are in another language, applicants must also provide a literal English translation.
The minimum score is 61iBT (internet Based Test) or a score of 5.5 on the IELTS.
The Film and Media Studies emphasis provides an interdisciplinary study of film and media, including the history and theory of global cinema culture, critical media studies and extensive training in media production. Our courses emphasize critical thinking, creative exploration and skill development by combines the study of film history and theory with the art and practice of film-making. Students write, produce, direct and edit several narrative, documentary and experimental shorts while studying histories and theories of the moving image. Students work with video, animation, non-linear editing systems and audio production tools. Internships and extracurricular activities prepare students for creative success, professional careers and advanced graduate studies. The program is aligned with UMKCs visual and performing arts mission.
The department has media classrooms and production spaces for student projects, that include a video production studio with multi-camera and green-screen capabilities, a sound recording facility with narration booth and radio console, and post production media labs outfitted with latest software, including Final Cut Pro, Avid, Pro Tools, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash, etc. These software packages provide the tools to not only edit sound and video, but to produce animation, motion graphics, and rich media content for the web. A student equipment checkout lab maintains an extensive inventory of production equipment ranging from traditional film cameras, such as Super 8 and 16mm, to the latest HD video cameras providing the capabilities for professional digital cinematography. Location lighting equipment includes tungsten, fluorescent & HMI instruments. Pro sound gear packages are also available to students including a wide variety of microphones, booms, mixers and digital recorders. Our facilities foster the ability to light, shoot and edit professionally, allowing the students to tell compelling stories that make an impact on audiences.
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First Year |
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FALL SEMESTER |
CREDITS |
SPRING SEMESTER |
CREDITS |
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COMM-ST 110 |
3 |
ENGLISH 225 |
3 |
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GEFSE 101 |
3 |
MATH 116 |
3 |
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ENGLISH 110 |
3 |
HISTORY 101, 102, or POL-SCI 210 |
3 |
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GECRT-AH 101 |
3 |
GECRT-SS 101 |
3 |
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Foreign Language Requirement (110 or higher) |
3 |
Foreign Language Requirement (120 or higher) |
3 |
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15 |
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15 |
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Second Year |
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FALL SEMESTER |
CREDITS |
SPRING SEMESTER |
CREDITS |
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COMM-ST 230CC |
3 |
COMM-ST 339CC |
3 |
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GECDV 201 |
3 |
2XX/3XX Film and Media Studies Elective |
3 |
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Foreign Language course (211) |
3 |
GECUE 201 |
3 |
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General Elective |
3 |
GECRT-SC 101 |
3 |
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General Elective |
3 |
General Elective |
3 |
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15 |
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15 |
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Third Year |
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FALL SEMESTER |
CREDITS |
SPRING SEMESTER |
CREDITS |
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3XX/4XX Film and Media Studies Elective |
3 |
3XX/4XX Film and Media Studies Elective |
3 |
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3XX/4XX Film and Media Studies Elective |
3 |
3XX/4XX Writing Intensive (WI) course |
3 |
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Lab ScienceLO |
1 |
General Elective |
3 |
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General Elective |
3 |
General Elective |
3 |
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General Elective |
3 |
General Elective |
3 |
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General Elective |
3 |
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16 |
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15 |
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Fourth Year |
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FALL SEMESTER |
CREDITS |
SPRING SEMESTER |
CREDITS |
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3XX/4XX Film and Media Studies Elective |
3 |
3XX/4XX Film and Media Studies Elective |
3 |
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3XX/4XX Film and Media Studies Elective |
3 |
COMM-ST 483 or 471 |
3 |
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3XX/4XX General Elective |
3 |
3XX/4XX General Elective |
3 |
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General Elective |
3 |
General Elective (3XX/4XX if needed) |
3 |
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General Elective |
3 |
General Elective |
2 |
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15 |
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14 |
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Total Credits: 120 |
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CC |
Critical Courses provide feedback regarding major fit and help indicate likelihood of successful completion of chosen academic program and degree. |
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LO |
Lab Science course may be paired with associated Lecture course fulfilling General Elective hours |
Medical insurance: 1999USD/year
