Film and Video
Course Transfer Evaluations
Course content is not the only criteria for students to receive hours for classes completed at another institution. We also look at student learning and experience. Film learning is about revisiting many different issues with variations. Often, an area needs to be studied a second and third time before it begins to impact a student’s own creative process.
Who evaluates Film and Video Department transfer courses?
There are some courses from other institutions which are equivalent to the courses taught in our department. In those cases, Jennifer Biver will coordinate the evaluation and provide the paperwork for those students. Otherwise, the appropriate Program Director, Area Coordinator, or Course Coordinator will decide which transfer credits have an equivalent class within the Film & Video Department course offerings.
Who should students contact?
Students should contact:
Jennifer Biver, Coordinator of Academic Services
1104 S. Wabash, Office 301-E
312-369-6784
jbiver@colum.edu
What do students need to provide?
- Transcript (or anything that indicates the final grade received in the course)
- Course syllabus (if a syllabus is not available, then Course description and textbook )
The Film & Video department requires all majors to complete a 16 credit hour Foundations Curriculum. Transfer students coming into the program with pervius film experience may receive credit for classes outside of the this curriculum. No students may waive one part of the Foundations curriculum. However, transfer students may attempt to waive the entire 16 credit.
In order to do so the following must be provided:
1 Critical Analysis paper
1 short Script
1 short Narrative Film
1 short Documentary Film
Production Package for either film
Students will also have to take one written exam and one oral exam. The Film & Video department does not allow students to receive credit for only one Foundations course. They need to be able to waive all four classes (24-1030, 24-1031, 24-2030, & 24-2031).
Providing these materials does not guarantee waiving of this course. An appropriately qualified faculty member will review the portfolio and make a final determination whether the class may be waived.
If a student is attempting to receive credit for Screenwriting I (24-1710), they need to provide:
2 short Narrative screenplays (less than 15 pages) in proper screenplay format.
A syllabus of the equivalent course you’ve taken that clearly lists all assignments.
Transcript that identifies the class taken, and passing grade.
Providing these materials does not guarantee waiving of this course. An appropriately qualified faculty member will review the portfolio and make a final determination whether the class may be waived.
How long does it take?
Faculty will respond within two weeks to the student’s request. If accepted, Faculty will record their evaluation on a Course Equivalency, Substitution, and Waiver form. A copy of this form will be given to the student, to the Office of Degree Evaluation, and to the College Advising Center.
What will Students Receive?
The Office of Degree Evaluation evaluators will enter the credit into the student's record and issue a new or revised Transfer Evaluation Report to the student within a week of receipt of the Course Equivalency, Substitution, and Waiver Form from the department.
Questions?
Please contact the Office of Degree Evaluation
Susan Sindlinger, Director
312-369-7984
ssindlinger@colum.edu
Effective Fall 2009
Course content is not the only criteria for students to receive hours for classes completed at another institution. We also look at student learning and experience. Film learning is about revisiting many different issues with variations. Often, an area needs to be studied a second and third time before it begins to impact a student’s own creative process.
Who evaluates Film and Video Department transfer courses?
There are some courses from other institutions which are equivalent to the courses taught in our department. In those cases, Jennifer Biver will coordinate the evaluation and provide the paperwork for those students. Otherwise, the appropriate Program Director, Area Coordinator, or Course Coordinator will decide which transfer credits have an equivalent class within the Film & Video Department course offerings.
Who should students contact?
Students should contact:
Jennifer Biver, Coordinator of Academic Services
1104 S. Wabash, Office 301-E
312-369-6784
jbiver@colum.edu
What do students need to provide?
- Transcript (or anything that indicates the final grade received in the course)
- Course syllabus (if a syllabus is not available, then Course description and textbook )
The Film & Video department requires all majors to complete a 16 credit hour Foundations Curriculum. Transfer students coming into the program with pervius film experience may receive credit for classes outside of the this curriculum. No students may waive one part of the Foundations curriculum. However, transfer students may attempt to waive the entire 16 credit.
In order to do so the following must be provided:
1 Critical Analysis paper
1 short Script
1 short Narrative Film
1 short Documentary Film
Production Package for either film
Students will also have to take one written exam and one oral exam. The Film & Video department does not allow students to receive credit for only one Foundations course. They need to be able to waive all four classes (24-1030, 24-1031, 24-2030, & 24-2031).
Providing these materials does not guarantee waiving of this course. An appropriately qualified faculty member will review the portfolio and make a final determination whether the class may be waived.
If a student is attempting to receive credit for Screenwriting I (24-1710), they need to provide:
2 short Narrative screenplays (less than 15 pages) in proper screenplay format.
A syllabus of the equivalent course you’ve taken that clearly lists all assignments.
Transcript that identifies the class taken, and passing grade.
Providing these materials does not guarantee waiving of this course. An appropriately qualified faculty member will review the portfolio and make a final determination whether the class may be waived.
How long does it take?
Faculty will respond within two weeks to the student’s request. If accepted, Faculty will record their evaluation on a Course Equivalency, Substitution, and Waiver form. A copy of this form will be given to the student, to the Office of Degree Evaluation, and to the College Advising Center.
What will Students Receive?
The Office of Degree Evaluation evaluators will enter the credit into the student's record and issue a new or revised Transfer Evaluation Report to the student within a week of receipt of the Course Equivalency, Substitution, and Waiver Form from the department.
Questions?
Please contact the Office of Degree Evaluation
Susan Sindlinger, Director
312-369-7984
ssindlinger@colum.edu
Effective Fall 2009
