Wow. This program feels so close to what I would design as the perfect film program. I spent a lot of my time first researching the Film and Photography program, and loved the emphasis on the art side of film. That's definitely what I wish UNCW had a little more of. One's schedule is so regimented, and I'm not sure how I feel about that, but I do like all the art classes they are required to take. I imagine it serves as a great foundation for all future work students do. I also thought it was interesting that one of the classes was to put on a film festival but it was only worth one credit hour! Say whaaa?! hahah
In terms if the Cinema program, I LOVED the requirement for another major. I think this is so important to film, and I try to take as many classes in other subjects I can for this very reason. What is going to serve as inspiration for your films if you have no background in other subjects? Well, okay...life experience is a good one, I guess. I just think subjects like psychology, anthropology, english, history, etc,. add so much depth to film. And then you could also be practical and go the economics route, too!
In terms of how this affects our pitch, maybe it's just the website...but these kids sound like they know what they're doing. We should definitely prepare ourselves for a "few" people raising their hands when we ask them if they've entered in festivals...
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