Film and Digital Storytelling Minor (FDSN)

The Film and Digital Storytelling minor focuses on the skills necessary to create compelling narratives using innovative and cutting-edge digital technologies. Students will study various aspects of digital storytelling, including scriptwriting, sound design, digital production, and post-production techniques. The minor emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and technical proficiency, enabling students to contribute to the ever-evolving world of visual storytelling.

A minimum of 18 hours is required for this minor.

This minor is open to all students except those majoring in Film, Video, and Media Studies.

Required Courses (9 hours):

COM 2410 - Film Communication Credits: 3 hours
COM 2550 - Introduction to Digital Video Production Credits: 3 hours
COM 3550 - Digital Video Production: Nonfiction Credits: 3 hours
OR
COM 3560 - Digital Video Production: Fiction Credits: 3 hours

Film and Digital Storytelling Electives (9 hours):

Select three (3) courses from the following:

COM 2560 - Digital Media: Planning and Operations Credits: 3 hours
COM 2570 - Introduction to Audio Production Credits: 3 hours
COM 3410 - Film Modes and Genres Credits: 3 hours
COM 3430 - Film History Credits: 3 hours
COM 3550 - Digital Video Production: Nonfiction Credits: 3 hours
OR
COM 3560 - Digital Video Production: Fiction Credits: 3 hours
COM 3570 - Introduction to TV Studio Production Credits: 3 hours
COM 3580 - Scriptwriting Credits: 3 hours
COM 4410 - Documentary in Film and Television Credits: 3 hours
COM 4570 - Advanced Digital Video Production Credits: 3 hours

Additional Program Information

All course prerequisites must be met to enroll in upper-level courses. A course and its prerequisite cannot be taken at the same time.
Grade requirement: A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses applied toward the minor. The School prohibits students from taking a class more than twice for credit.