Undergraduate Film and Video Production

Degree Requirements & Curriculum

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Film and Video Production combines foundational communication coursework with hands-on filmmaking experiences, technical production training, and cinematic studies. Students build creative and professional skills through a curriculum that emphasizes storytelling, collaboration, and experiential learning while preparing for careers in film, television, digital media, or graduate study.

The curriculum includes University General Education requirements, Communication core courses, and specialized coursework in the following areas:

• Production – Develop hands-on skills in motion picture production, television studio production, cinematography, editing, audio production, documentary filmmaking, and screenwriting.
• Film Studies – Explore the history, theory, and cultural impact of cinema through courses in film history, documentary film, contemporary cinema, genre studies, and other specialized topics.
• Professional Development – Build a well-rounded foundation through communication coursework, electives, and opportunities to develop a creative portfolio while working with industry-standard equipment and faculty mentors.

View the full degree requirements, recommended course sequence, and approved course options using the link below:

Full Degree Requirements

Interested in joining the Film and Video Production concentration?

Declaring a major or minor is a simple process, and our advisors are here to help you explore your options, plan your coursework, and get started on the path that's right for you. 

To declare a Communication Studies major or minor with a concentration in Film and Video Production, complete the Communication Studies Major/Minor Interest Form using the link below. A member of our department will contact you within 1–2 business days with next steps and advisor assignment information.

Major/Minor Interest Form

Your Academic Advisor

Your academic advisor is your primary resource for course planning, registration, degree progress, and academic success. We encourage students to meet with their advisor regularly to discuss course selection, stay on track for graduation, and explore academic and career goals.

Find Your Advisor

You can locate your assigned academic advisor by following these steps:

1. Log in to your myMemphis portal.
2. From the Student page, select the Registration & Records tile.
3. Your assigned advisor will be listed near the top of the page.
4. If your advisor is listed as "Unassigned," please contact us at commdept@memphis.edu for assistnce

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Each faculty advisor maintains their own office hours and appointment scheduling process. 

Please use the link below to access our Faculty Directory, where you can view your advisor's faculty profile, office location, office hours, contact information, and appointment scheduling instructions:

Faculty Directory

Advising Timeline

Planning ahead is one of the best ways to stay on track toward graduation. Keep these important advising and registration dates in mind during your academic planning.

Early November (November 1-10): Advising Opens for Spring

Students should schedule an appointment with their advisor to discuss degree process, course selection, and plans for the upcoming semester

Mid-November (November 10-19): Registration Opens for Spring

Registration opens on different dates based on registration classification and earned credit hours. Please use this link to view the full registration schedule and determine your assigned registration date. 

Late-March (March 20-31): Advising Opens for Fall

Students should schedule an appointment with their advisor to discuss degree process, course selection, and plans for the upcoming semester

Early April (April 1-10): Registration Opens for Fall

Registration opens on different dates based on registration classification and earned credit hours. Please use this link to view the full registration schedule and determine your assigned registration date. 

Graduation Application Deadlines

Students nearing completion of their degree should submit their gradautaion application by the appropriate deadline:

• December 2026 Graduation - Deadline: July 1, 2026
• May 2027 Graduation - Deadline: November 4, 2026

Need Assistance?

If you have questions about advising, registration, degree requirements, or your Communication Studies program, we're here to help!

Department of Communication and Film

✉ commdept@memphis.edu

☏ 901-678-2565

Internships provide valuable hands-on experience that allows students to apply classroom knowledge in professional settings while building their resumes, expanding their networks, and exploring future career paths. Communication Studies students may earn academic credit for qualifying internships through COMM 4802.

Students are encouraged to begin their internship through: 

• University of Memphis Career Services
• Communication and Film LinkedIn Page and Socials
• Faculty and Advisor recommendations
• Community organizations and professional networks

Internship for Academic Credit

Students may earn Communication Studies credit by enrolling in COMM 4802 while completing an approved internship during the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester. 

COMM 4802 Eligibility:

• Must be of Junior or Senior standing
• Must have completed 15 credit hours of Communication courses (or permission of Internship Director)
• Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in Communication courses (or permission of Internship Director)
• Online application must be completed by the last day of classes in the semester prior to proposed beginning of internship. 
• Letter or email from the internship supervisor confirming that the student has obtained the internship and the general scope of the internship.
• Each credit hour of COMM 4802 is equivalent to 50 work hours (3 credit hours equals 150 work hours, or 10 hours per week over the course of a 15-week semester).

COMM 4802 Completion Requirements:

Unless otherwise instructed by your faculty director, these forms should be uploaded to Canvas:

• Time logs specifying hours worked and tasks completed, signed by both the student and the internship supervisor, submitted both at mid-term and at the end-of-semester.
• Student self-assessment, signed by both the student and the internship supervisor, submitted at mid-term.
• Samples of work completed (as appropriate) submitted at mid-term and end of semester.
• Final student self-evaluation, submitted at end-of-semester.
• Final supervisor evaluation, submitted at end-of-semester (emailed directly to faculty director).

Internship Application Process

1. Secure an internship independently. 
2. Complete the online application.
3. Recieve Departmental Approval (you will be informed of the approval/denial of your application via your University of Memphis email)
4. Register for COMM 4802
5. Complete the internshop and course requirements

Need Help?

Communication Studies Internship Director: Ashlyn Blair (ablair2@memphis.edu)

Film Studies Internship Director: Roxie Gee (rlgee@memphis.edu)

Please explore the links below to browse possible local Memphis internships:

• ALSAC at St. Jude
• National Civil Rights Museum
• Peer Power
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Tennessee Legislative Internship Program