Isaac Garza

Texas State students who want to get involved in the film industry are hoping the university will develop such a program. Bobcat Update's Isaac Garza gives us the reel.

The film program at Texas State is not exactly Academy-award-winning. It's a lot like a jigsaw puzzle -- the pieces are scattered here and there and need assembling. An effort is underway to solidify a variety of courses into one coherent curriculum. Across campus now, about 18 film-related courses are being offered by multiple departments. Senior Lecturer Tom Copeland and other faculty members are trying to create a film major. The big question is: When will it happen?
(SB Copeland)
Junior Ethan Vaught says although he's gained many skills taking film classes at Texas State, it would be nice if he could earn a degree to validate them. He also likes that the classes here have forced him to be more resourceful when it comes to film making.
(SB Vaught)
Copeland says the reality of show business needs to be addressed, so that students can graduate with a better feel for the industry and more connections.
(SB Copeland)
The proposed film program will be rooted in the theater department for now, where students will be able to choose among the behind-the-scenes and performance aspects of film making.
The consensus among professionals in the industry is that a film degree is NOT required to work in the industry, but it certainly helps.
(SB Vaught)
For Bobcat Update, I'm Isaac Garza.