Transfer Planning for Cinema Study

Transfer Planning for Cinema Study, B.A.

SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY General Education
Cortland Degree Requirements	Complete at current college
Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I	________ (required GE)
Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II	________ (required GE)
Communication – Presentation (GECP): COM 210 Fundamentals of Public Speaking	_________ (GE & major required)
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):	________ (required GE)
Mathematics (GEMA):	________ (required GE)
Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.):	________ (required GE)
Humanities (GEHU): CIN 208 Introduction to Film Analysis	________ (major required)
Social Sciences (GESS):	________________
The Arts (GEAR): CIN 101 History of Cinema I	________ (major required)
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):	________________
World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):	________________
World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable)	_______ Level I (required for B.A.) _______ Level II (required for B.A.) _______ Level III (required for B.A.) _______ Level IV (required for B.A.)

Additional Major Requirements (12 credits)
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
COM 203 Introduction to Media Writing	_________________
COM 243 Video Production	_________________
COM 342 Television Studio Production (elective)	_________________
COM 353 Video Postproduction(elective)	_________________

*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.

Cinema Study

School of Arts and Sciences

The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.

To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.

About Cinema Study

Is it your dream to work in the film industry? Our cinema study major will provide you with the analytical and production skills you'll need. The strong interdisciplinary nature of our program allows you to study with experts in art, communication, English, geography, history, media studies, modern languages, theater, philosophy, political science and psychology.

Course offerings in the cinema study major are supplemented through work with student-run campus media and clubs, an extensive internship program and a highly developed portfolio of study abroad opportunities.

Career Potential

Script writing
Producing
Cinematography
Directing
Editing
Criticism
Education

What Will I Learn?

have a greater understanding of the role that cinema plays in shaping culture and identity.
sharpen your critical thinking abilities, allowing you to critique and analyze the moving image.
gain technical skills in all areas of filmmaking, from storyboards to post-production editing.

Applying to Cortland

SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.