Continuous assessment & examinations
Each course combines continuous assessment - assignments, tests, and class work - with an end-of-semester examination; weights and formats are set in each course outline.
- Duration 4 years
- Credits 120–180
- Mode Full-time
- Accreditation Fully accredited
I.
About
About the programme.
A degree combining film-making practice with screen theory and the media industry, preparing graduates to create and critically engage with moving-image media.
II.
Curriculum
Four levels, one journey.
58 courses across 4 levels, totalling 125 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.
100
Level
17 courses
31 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GST111 |
Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
GST121 |
Character in Leadership | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
CTC101 |
Fundamentals of Tech Plus | 0 | 1 | Core |
CMS101 |
Introduction to Human Communication System | 2 | 1 | Core |
CMS103 |
Writing for the Media | 2 | 1 | Core |
FMM101 |
History of Film and Multimedia | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-FMM103 |
Life Skills / Critical Thinking | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-FMM107 |
Audio Visual Language | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-FMM109 |
Introduction to Public Speaking, Mannerism and Visuals | 3 | 1 | Core |
CUL-FMM111 |
Nollywood and African Film | 2 | 1 | Core |
GST104 |
Computer Certification | 1 | 2 | Core GST |
GST112 |
Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course. | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
FMM102 |
Film, Multimedia and Culture I | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-FMM104 |
Filming Creative Ideas and Concepts Design | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-FMM106 |
Introduction to Film Theory and Aesthetics | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-FMM108 |
Foundations of Film, Cinema and Literature | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-FMM112 |
Film Celebrities, Audiences and Fans | 2 | 2 | Core |
200
Level
13 courses
30 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ENT211 |
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
CMS201 |
History of Nigerian Media | 2 | 1 | Core |
FMM201 |
Film Analysis and Criticism | 2 | 1 | Core |
FMM203 |
Economics and Management of Film and Multimedia | 3 | 1 | Core |
FMM205 |
Elements of Film Production | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-FMM221 |
Film and Multimedia Experience | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-FMM223 |
Basic Videography | 3 | 1 | Core |
GST212 |
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
FMM202 |
Digital Literacy | 2 | 2 | Core |
FMM204 |
Film, Multimedia and Culture II | 2 | 2 | Core |
FMM206 |
Elements of Multimedia Production | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-FMM208 |
Acting and Role Play | 3 | 2 | Core |
CUL-FMM214 |
Camera Work | 3 | 2 | Core |
300
Level
16 courses
35 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CMS301 |
Theories of Communication | 2 | 1 | Core |
CMS303 |
Data Analysis in Communication Research | 2 | 1 | Core |
FMM301 |
Film Scripting and Directing I | 2 | 1 | Core |
FMM303 |
Cinematography, Motion Picture Sound and Digital Technology | 2 | 1 | Core |
FMM305 |
Film and Multimedia Production Design and Editing I | 2 | 1 | Core |
FMM307 |
Capstone Projects I: Film and Multimedia | 3 | 1 | Core |
CUL-FMM311 |
Film Animations | 3 | 1 | Core |
CUL-FMM317 |
Film Theory and Aesthetics | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-FMM331 |
Film and Multimedia Experience | 2 | 1 | Core |
GST312 |
Peace and Conflict Resolution | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
ENT312 |
Venture Creation | 2 | 2 | Core |
CMS302 |
Foundations of Communication Research | 2 | 2 | Core |
FMM302 |
Digital Storytelling I | 2 | 2 | Core |
FMM304 |
Cinematography, Motion Picture Sound and Digital Technology | 2 | 2 | Core |
FMM306 |
Film and Multimedia Production Design and Editing II | 2 | 2 | Core |
FMM308 |
Capstone Projects II: Film and Multimedia | 3 | 2 | Core |
400
Level
12 courses
29 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CMS401 |
International Communication | 2 | 1 | Core |
FMM401 |
Film Scripting and Directing II | 2 | 1 | Core |
FMM403 |
Cinematography, Motion Picture Sound and Digital Technology | 2 | 1 | Core |
FMM405 |
Film and Multimedia Production Design and Editing III | 2 | 1 | Core |
FMM407 |
Capstone Projects III: Film and Multimedia | 3 | 1 | Core |
FMM411 |
Internship | 3 | 1 | Core |
CMS402 |
Communication and Society | 2 | 2 | Core |
FMM402 |
Digital Storytelling II | 2 | 2 | Core |
FMM404 |
Cinematography, Motion Picture Sound and Digital Technology | 2 | 2 | Core |
FMM406 |
Film and Multimedia Production Design and Editing IV | 2 | 2 | Core |
FMM408 |
Capstone Projects IV: Film and Multimedia | 3 | 2 | Core |
FMM410 |
Final Project | 4 | 2 | Core |
Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback.
III.
Learning outcomes
What you'll be able to do.
Graduates leave equipped with the foundational rigour and the practical skills the field demands.
- Make films. Develop, shoot, and edit film and screen content from concept to finished work.
- Analyse screen media. Apply film theory, history, and criticism to interpret moving-image texts.
- Write for the screen. Craft scripts and narratives across fiction, documentary, and digital formats.
- Use production tools. Operate cameras, lighting, sound, and editing systems to professional standards.
- Understand the media industry. Navigate distribution, audiences, and the business of film and media.
- Engage culture and ethics. Reflect on the cultural, social, and ethical dimensions of media production.
VI.
Assessment
How you'll be assessed.
Production portfolio
Practical film and screen productions and a portfolio of work are assessed alongside written coursework.
External examiners
In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other universities moderate examinations and assess final-year projects.
NUC CCMAS compliance
Assessment follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards for the discipline.
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