Film Production, Graduate Certificate*

General Program Information

Jake VanHuss, Graduate Coordinator
116 Warf-Pickel
(423) 439-4167
vanhussj@etsu.edu

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, the following materials are required for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Film Production:

• Submit an application to the School of Graduate Studies by July 1, along with an essay of 500 words describing the applicant’s reason for pursuing the certificate program, including background experience in film, video, or television production. The essay should include information on what kinds of film and media the applicant is interested in during study at ETSU and after completion of the certificate.

Articulation Agreement

Students enrolled in the Brand and Media Strategy M. A. may enroll in and apply up to 12 hours of the following coursework-MCOM 5080 , RTVF 5100 , RTVF 5200 , and RTVF 5300 -to the Graduate Certificate Program in Film Production. Likewise, students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Film Production may enroll in and apply up to 12 hours of the certificate to the Brand and Media Strategy M. A.

Film Production, Graduate Certificate Requirements: 12 credits

Required Courses: 9 credits

• RTVF 5100 - Documentary Research and Production (3 credits)
• RTVF 5200 - Directing Film (3 credits)
• RTVF 5300 - Narrative Film (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 3 credits

Choose 3 credits from the following:

• MCOM 5080 - Media Law & Ethics (3 credits)

• or

• Advisor Approved Elective (3 credits)