DOTD and SA/VS Filmmaking Certificate Application
Filmmaking: Production and Dramatic Writing provides UK students with the opportunity to study and practice the art and craft of filmmaking by taking a sequence of courses offered in the Department of Theatre & Dance and the School of Art & Visual Studies in dramatic writing and film/video production leading to the capstone course in visual storytelling A-S 446: Digital Video: Visual Storytelling. Students completing the five course, fifteen credit hour certificate program will have learned filmmaking skills from certificate faculty with training and experience in the field of video production, filmmaking and screenwriting, and will have written and produced their own short films. Any UK student with a demonstrated interest in film/video production and dramatic writing can apply to be admitted to the certificate program.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Do I need to apply to be accepted into the Filmmaking certificate program?
Yes.
How do I apply to be accepted into the Filmmaking certificate program?
Any UK student with a demonstrated interest in film/video production and dramatic writing can apply to be admitted to the certificate program, by completing the following:
1. A written statement demonstrating an interest and commitment to film/video production and dramatic writing. Please describe: your interest in the filmmaking certificate, any experience you may have in filmmaking, film production or dramatic writing, and your goals for the future in the field of filmmaking.
2. A resume/bio
3. A 5-7 page creative writing (poetry, prose, dramatic writing) sample
Submit all of these materials, together, to: https://ukart.submittable.com/submit/216369/filmmaking-certificate-application
What happens next?
Once you have submitted the above, we will review your application. If you are approved, we will email you and alert your academic advisor. Then you will need to submit a Major Change Request through myUK Degree Planning & Registration to add the Certificate to your transcript. This will also allow you to register for restricted classes.
If you have questions about this process, contact your Academic Advisor.
In what order should I take the 5 required courses?
Here is a suggested sequence for completing the courses in a two-year period, but note that you can take longer to complete the course requirements:
Year 1:
Fall Semester
A-S 285 Lens Art*
Spring Semester
TA 316 Dramatic Writing: Fundamentals**
A-S 346 Digital Video**
Year 2:
Fall Semester
TA 436 Dramatic Writing: Screenwriting**
Spring Semester
A-S 446 Digital Video Storytelling** (capstone)
*This course fills up quickly and is restricted to SA/VS majors only during priority registration. However, once you are accepted into the Certificate program, you must contact Doreen.Maloney@uky.edu to request a major override into this class which will allow you to register for it during your normal registration window.
**These courses have pre-requisites, see UK Course Catalog for more information.
What is the deadline for applying for acceptance into the Certificate program?
There is no specific deadline for applying for the Certificate, except that you need to complete the Certificate application process at least TWO YEARS before you plan to graduate (contact your academic adviser for more information).