Our department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinematic Arts. The B. Along with this change, our new curriculum will begin Fall and will no longer require a portfolio submission. Our program begins with a series of engaging Lower Division Courses in storytelling, production, and critical studies, that prepare students for our Upper Division Specialization Tracks. Students must complete 24 lower division units, 9 upper division units, and 21 units related to their specialization track, for a total of 54 minimum units.
Select one of the following sub-plans. Courses in any track may be applied as electives in other tracks. See an advisor to determine the most relevant electives for your track. Before choosing between one of our seven Specialization tracks, students must complete the lower division core courses. Focus on the art and craft of cinematography including lighting, shooting, and crewing on advanced narrative projects.
Obtain a foundational education in the history, culture, and theory of media. Provides a pathway for students that wish to apply to graduate programs. Focus on writing, producing, and directing short narrative films, including collaborative work on advanced projects. Acquire hands-on experience in producing, directing, cinematography, sound recording, editing, as well as documentary research and development. Learn the creative, aesthetic, and technical principles of editing, sound, and visual effects for films with the opportunity to obtain professional industry credentials.
Write for film, television, and transmedia. Develop a deep understanding of character development, dialogue, and visual storytelling techniques. Open Menu. Program Learning Outcomes:. Degree Requirements Our program begins with a series of engaging Lower Division Courses in storytelling, production, and critical studies, that prepare students for our Upper Division Specialization Tracks.
All courses must be completed with a "C" or better. Lower Division Core 24 Units. Campus and department resources are also highlighted. Transfer students will take the level of this course, first year students will take the level of this course.
