Film and Television Production, 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 "Statutory Requirements" section 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

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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.

Film& Television Production

4-Year Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
GE Area 1C Oral Communication		3
GE Area 3A Arts		3
GE Area 3B Humanities		3
GE Area 4A Perspectives on Individuals, Groups, and Society		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
Spring
GE Area 1A English Composition		3
GE Area 5A Physical Sciences		3
GE Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning		3
GE Area 4B Global and Historical Perspectives		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
Second Year
Fall
GE Area 1B Critical Thinking		3
GE Area 5B Biological Science		3
GE Area 5C Laboratory		1
Elective to meet 120 units		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
Elective to meet 120 units		2
	Hours	15
Spring
HIS 101	History Of United States	3
POL 101	American Institutions	3
GE Area 6 Ethnic Studies		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
Elective to meet 120 units		3
	Hours	15
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
	Hours	15
Spring
DMA 322	TV Directing II	3
DMA 323	TV Crew Production	3
DMA 324	TV Titling and Animation 3	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, DGN 340, PHT 300, or DMA 495		3
4UD Integrative Studies in the Social Sciences		3
ENG 350	Advanced Composition	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
GE Area 3UD Integrative Studies in the Humanities		3
GE Area 5UD Integrative Studies in the Natural Sciences		3
	Hours	14
	Total Hours	120

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Elective

2-Year Roadmap

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
	Hours	15
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, DGN 340, PHT 300, or DMA 495		3
GE Area 4UD Integrative Studies in the Social Sciences		3
ENG 350	Advanced Composition	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
GE Area 3UD Integrative Studies in the Humanities		3
GE Area 5UD Integrative Studies in the Natural Sciences		3
	Hours	14
	Total Hours	60

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Elective