The program?emphasizes specialized studio practice, the development of critical storytelling skills?and proficiency in visual literacy.

By integrating?theory and practice, the moving-image production program produces filmmakers with critical-thinking skills and independent voices?who will bring new vision to the film industry, independent cinema, and visual culture.

Upon acceptance to the university, students enroll as a?pre-major. After completing nine credits?of pre-major?foundations courses on the fundamentals of filmmaking, students?submit work for a portfolio review at the end of spring semester. The portfolio review plus successful completion of pre-major courses with a B or better is required to be eligible for acceptance into the major.