Film and Television Production, Bachelor of Arts | CSUDH

Requirements

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Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree
Major Requirements (51-61 units)

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 (49 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

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

Major Requirements (51-61 units)

Students must select one of the options listed. The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Upper Division Required Courses
DMA 310	Tools and Techniques in Digital Media Production	3
DMA 320	TV Directing I	3
DMA 322	TV Directing II	3
DMA 323	TV Crew Production (two semesters) ¹	6
DMA 324	TV Titling and Animation	3
DMA 325	EFP Videography	3
DMA 326	TV Sound Design	3
DMA 327	Independent TV Production	3
DMA 328	DSLR Video Production	3
DMA 346	Digital Media Prod Workshop (three semesters) ¹	3
DMA 400	Strategies for Digital Media Delivery	3
DMA 496	Internship in the Media	1-3
Writing Requirement
DMA 300	Digital Technology, Culture and the Arts	3
Capstone Experience
DMA 490	Senior Seminar	3
DMA 499	Senior Proj Digital Media	2
Electives
Select two courses from the following:		6
DGN 340	Web Design 1
DGN 330	Motion Design 1
DGN 430	Motion Design 2
DMA 495	Special Topics in DMA
PHT 300	Digital Photography
Total Hours		51-53

¹: Students are required to take two semesters of DMA 323 TV Crew Production and three semesters of DMA 346 Digital Media Prod Workshop.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Film & Television Production will be able to:

Demonstrate application of the basic software and hardware tools used in digital media production.
Produce a product that reflects professional level production value and standards relative to student producer time and budget constraints.
Demonstrate ability to create and produce a capstone digital media product that meets the objective of its target audience.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others as a co-producer on team projects.
Perform in a manner that is consistent with the professional image and demeanor of the digital media industries.

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4-Year Roadmap
2-Year Roadmap

4-Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Hours
GE Area A2 Composition I		3
GE Area C or D		3
GE Area C or D		3
GE Area C or D		3
GE Area E Lifelong Learning and Self-Development		3
	Hours	15
Spring
GE Area A2 Composition I		3
GE Area B1 or B2		3
GE Area B4 Quantitative Reasoning		3
GE Area C or D		3
GE Area C or D		3
	Hours	15
Second Year
Fall
GE Area A1 Oral Communication		3
GE Area B1 Physical Sciences OR B2 Life Sciences		3
GE Area B3 Science Laboratory		1
GE Area C or D		3
Elective Course to meet 120		3
	Hours	13
Spring
GE Area A3 Logic/Critical Thinking		3
GE Area F Ethnic Studies		3
HIS 101	History Of United States	3
POL 101	American Institutions	3
	Hours	12
Third Year
Fall
DMA 300	Digital Technology, Culture and the Arts	3
DMA 310	Tools and Techniques in Digital Media Production	3
DMA 320	TV Directing I	3
DMA 323	TV Crew Production	3
DMA 328	DSLR Video Production	3
ENG 350	Advanced Composition (GWAR satisfying course)	3
	Hours	18
Spring
DMA 322	TV Directing II	3
DMA 323	TV Crew Production	3
DMA 324	TV Titling and Animation	3
DMA 325	EFP Videography	3
DMA 326	TV Sound Design	3
DMA 346	Digital Media Prod Workshop	1
	Hours	16
Fourth Year
Fall
DMA 346	Digital Media Prod Workshop	1
DMA 400	Strategies for Digital Media Delivery	3
DMA 499	Senior Proj Digital Media	2
DGN 330 or DGN 340 or PHT 300	Motion Design 1 ¹ or Web Design 1 or Digital Photography	3
DGN 330 or DGN 340 or PHT 300	Motion Design 1 or Web Design 1 or Digital Photography	3
GE Area C3		3
	Hours	15
Spring
DMA 327	Independent TV Production	3
DMA 346	Digital Media Prod Workshop	1
DMA 490	Senior Seminar	3
DMA 496	Internship in the Media	3
GE Area D3		3
GE Area B5		3
	Hours	16
	Total Hours	120

¹: Elective

2-Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Hours
DMA 300	Digital Technology, Culture and the Arts	3
DMA 310	Tools and Techniques in Digital Media Production	3
DMA 320	TV Directing I	3
DMA 323	TV Crew Production	3
DMA 328	DSLR Video Production	3
GWAR-Certifying Course		3
	Hours	18
Spring
DMA 322	TV Directing II	3
DMA 323	TV Crew Production	3
DMA 324	TV Titling and Animation	3
DMA 325	EFP Videography	3
DMA 326	TV Sound Design	3
DMA 346	Digital Media Prod Workshop	1
	Hours	16
Second Year
Fall
DMA 346	Digital Media Prod Workshop	1
DMA 400	Strategies for Digital Media Delivery	3
DMA 499	Senior Proj Digital Media	2
DGN 330 or DGN 340 or PHT 300	Motion Design 1 ¹ or Web Design 1 or Digital Photography	3
DGN 330 or DGN 340 or PHT 300	Motion Design 1 ¹ or Web Design 1 or Digital Photography	3
GE Area C3		3
	Hours	15
Spring
DMA 327	Independent TV Production	3
DMA 346	Digital Media Prod Workshop	1
DMA 490	Senior Seminar	3
DMA 496	Internship in the Media	1-3
GE Area D3		3
GE Area B5		3
	Hours	14-16
	Total Hours	63-65

¹: Elective