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.
60 courses across 4 levels, totalling 128 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.
Download the approved curriculum (PDF)
100
Level
16 courses
31 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CULGST206 |
Psychology, Sexuality and Mind Education | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
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 |
CMS101 |
Introduction to Human Communication System | 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
16 courses
33 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CUL-GST203 |
Computer Certification | 0 | 1 | Core GST |
CUL-GST221 |
Character in Leadership II | 1 | 1 | Core GST |
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 |
CULGST204 |
Introduction to French | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
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 GST |
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. Download the approved curriculum (PDF) →
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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