Film, Television, and Media, Bachelor of Arts

Requirements

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree

See the "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

Elective Requirements

Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.

General Education Requirements (43 units)

See the "General Education" requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (3 Units)

See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" section in the University Catalog.

Statutory Requirements: United States History, Constitution and American Ideals (6 Units)

See the "University Graduation Requirements" section in the University Catalog. 

Major Requirements (48 units)

The following courses, or their approved equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree. The academic standards of the department require that all Film, Television and Media majors pass all required and prerequisite courses with grades of “C” or better.

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Cannot double count for elective.

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May be repeated twice for credit.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the B.A. in Film, Television, and Media program, a degree recipient will be able to:

• Demonstrate media literacy via the ability to critically analyze the cultural significance and social role of media, making substantive connections between media production, content, and audiences.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and in a critically informed manner in a variety of analytical and/or creative contexts.
• Demonstrate the ability to locate, evaluate and effectively use information in pursuit of creative and/or scholarly projects.
• Demonstrate an understanding of key theories, concepts, methods and practices from the academic and/or practical fields of screen media.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the complex forces shaping media portrayals of identities and cultures through critical analysis and/or creative expression that reflect students' communities and experiences.

Film, Television, and Media

4-Year Roadmap

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COM 340/341, COM 376, COM 377, COM 378, COM 390, COM 420, COM 470, COM 494, COM 495, COM 496 (once writing and history course requirements are met, an additional history course or additional writing courses may be taken for elective credit).

2-YEAR (TRANSFER) ROADMAP

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COM 340/341, COM 376, COM 377, COM 378, COM 390, COM 420, COM 470, COM 494, COM 495, COM 496 (once writing and history course requirements are met, an additional history course or additional writing courses may be taken for elective credit).