Cinematic Arts — study plan

King Khalid University College of Culture and Arts (Rijal Almaa)

Credit hours: 122
Levels: 8
Courses: 46
Degree: bachelor

The Cinematic Arts study plan at King Khalid University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 122 credit hours across 46 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0212ثقف	Moderation and Balance	2
0522نجل	Intensive English Language	5
1111سيم	Principles of Lighting	3
1221سيم	Principles of Film Directing	2
1231سيم	Introduction to Cinematic Arts	2
1351سيم	Workshop I	2

Level 2 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0221عرب	Arabic Language Skills	2
0262تقن	Artificial Intelligence	2
1241سيم	Saudi Cinema	2
1242سيم	History of Filmmaking	2
1311فنن	Aesthetics	3
1332سيم	Aesthetics of Cinematic Arts	3
1352سيم	Workshop II	3

Level 3 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
2212سيم	Screenwriting Fundamentals	2
2212فنن	The Arts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	2
2221فنن	Anthropology of the Arts	2
2223سيم	Semiology of the Film Image	2
2243سيم	Film Criticism and Analysis	2
2323سيم	Introduction to Photography	3
2333سيم	Aesthetics of Film Directing	3

Level 4 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
2213فنن	Art and Society	2
2215سيم	Sound in Film	2
2216سيم	Lighting Techniques for Film	3
2231فنن	English Language for the Arts	2
2234سيم	Film Appreciation	2
2253سيم	Documentary Films	2
2314سيم	Music and Sound Effects in Film	2

Level 5 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
3223سيم	Acting for Cinema	2
3224سيم	Film Editing	2
3225سيم	Production of Medium-Length and Short Films	2
3241فنن	Art Therapy	2
3322سيم	Advanced Screenwriting	3
3426سيم	Advanced Cinematography	4

Level 6 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
0401مهر	Career Preparation Skills (Training 1)	4
3245سيم	Theories and Approaches of Film Criticism	2
3326سيم	Non-Linear Film Editing	2
3351فنن	Research Curricula and Methods	2
3361سيم	Docudrama (Documentary Drama)	3
3471سيم	Film Marketing and Distribution	4

Level 7 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
4242فنن	Philosophy of the Arts	2
4251فنن	Professional Ethics	2
4317سيم	Visual Effects for Film	3
4327سيم	Advanced Directing Techniques	3
4352فنن	Graduation Project	3
4357سيم	Cinema Laws	3

Level 8 8 credits

Code	Course	Credits
4853فنن	Cooperative Training	8

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Cinematic Arts

How many credit hours is Cinematic Arts at King Khalid University?

Cinematic Arts at King Khalid University requires completing 122 credit hours to graduate, spread across 46 courses.

How many years is Cinematic Arts at King Khalid University?

The study plan for Cinematic Arts spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Cinematic Arts award?

Cinematic Arts at King Khalid University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 122 credit hours.