College of Arts and Humanities
Film
Bachelor of Arts | Major
Bachelor of Arts in Film
At CWU, you’ll discover that storytelling is a fundamental part of the human experience.
Through hands-on learning, you’ll explore every aspect of the collaborative art of filmmaking, developing your unique voice as a filmmaker. With a strong emphasis on community, you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive.
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Department of Theatre and Film
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | Department of Theatre and Film Website
Courses Offerings
- FILM 216 - Basic Audio Technology
- FILM 250 - Introduction to Film
- FILM 267 - Screenwriting Fundamentals | ENG 267 - Screenwriting Fundamentals
- FILM 340 - Production I: Filmmaking Fundamentals
- FILM 342 - Early American Film History | ENG 342 - Early American Film History
- FILM 343 - Modern American Film History | ENG 343 - Modern American Film History
- FILM 344 - Film Theory | ENG 344 - Film Theory
- FILM 350 - Production II: The Film Set
- FILM 360 - Survey of World Cinema | ENG 360 - Survey of World Cinema
- FILM 380 - Production III: Narrative Short Films
- FILM 450 - Production V: Documentary
- FILM 479 - Advanced Pre-Production
- FILM 480 - Production VI: Advanced Short Films
- FILM 489 - Film Career Seminar
- FILM 440 - Production IV: Corporate Media
- FILM 453 - Wildcat Films
- FILM 430 - Cinematography
- FILM 431 - Editing
- FILM 432 - Directing
- FILM 433 - Producing
- FILM 461 - Studies in Film and Culture | ENG 461 - Studies in Film and Culture
- FILM 462 - Studies in Film and/or Television Genres | ENG 462 - Studies in Film and/or Television Genres
- FILM 463 - Studies in the Film Auteur | ENG 463 - Studies in the Film Auteur
Department-Approved Electives
- ANTH 351 - Visual Anthropology | COM 351 - Visual Anthropology
- CHIN 461 - Chinese Cinema
- COM 321 - Visual Storytelling
- FILM 214 - Basic Film Equipment
- FILM 217 - Basic Editing: Final Cut Pro
- FILM 218 - Basic Editing: Premiere
- FILM 219 - Basic Editing: DaVinci Resolve
- FILM 220 - Basic After Effects
- FILM 221 - Color Correction
- FILM 222 - Advanced Equipment
- FILM 225 - Film Classics
- FILM 256 - Sound and Mixing - Aesthetics and Essentials | TH 256 - Sound and Mixing - Aesthetics and Essentials
- FILM 298 - Special Topics
- FILM 299 - Seminar
- FILM 327 - Scriptwriter in Development and Production
- FILM 354 - History of Television | ENG 354 - History of Television
- FILM 356 - Writing for Screen Genre
- FILM 357 - Writing for Serial Media | ENG 357 - Writing for Serial Media
- FILM 452 - Applied Studio Production
- FILM 453 - Wildcat Films
- FILM 456 - Advanced Concepts in Sound for Film and Stage
- FILM 470 - The Writers’ Room
- FILM 490 - Cooperative Education
- FILM 491 - Workshop
- FILM 492 - Practicum
- FILM 496 - Individual Study
- FILM 498 - Special Topics
- FILM 499 - Seminar
- JAPN 462 - Japanese Cinema
- RUSS 462 - Russian Cinema
- SPAN 446 - Hispanic Cinema
- TH 144 - Foundations of Acting
- TH 329 - Directing I
- TH 330 - Introduction to Playwriting
- TH 356 - Stage Sound
- TH 368 - Stage Lighting
Comprehensive Training
Gain skills in areas like cinematography, screenwriting, and editing, building a versatile media foundation.
Real-World Experience
Participate in Wildcat Films, CWU’s in-house production company, to create work for actual clients.
Portfolio Development
Complete a capstone project and portfolio, preparing for competitive roles in the film industry.
Creative Expression
Develop your unique storytelling style through hands-on projects and collaborative productions.
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Class Sizes
Experience a personalized education with small class sizes that allow you to get to know your professors and classmates.
Courses
Choose advanced courses in writing, producing, cinematography, and editing to focus on your area of interest.
Career Ready
Complete internships and hands-on projects that make you ready for industry roles in digital media and filmmaking.
Why Study Theatre and Film at Central?
- Experience every aspect of theatre and film with practical, immersive training that prepares you for the industry.
- Choose from unique tracks in acting, design, production, film, and screenwriting that offer focused, in-depth skill-building.
- Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your individual creativity and perspective are celebrated.
A Great Case Study
Film student Gurdil Dardi's work is getting noticed at film festivals and bulking up his IMDb page, and he even scored an internship at a Seattle-based production company. It might seem like his career is poised to fully take flight. But Gurdil also values the advice of his trusted CWU professor, who recommended he continue school for a year beyond his degree completion…find out why in the full story.
Successful Careers
Filmmaker
Corporate Production
Videography/Cinematography
Digital Media Production
Interactive Ventures in Film and Video Games