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School of Theater, Film, and Television
Transfer Admission

The School of Theater, Film, and Television offers the following majors:

• Film and Television
• Theater

Both majors provide a comprehensive introduction to the history, theory, and practice of these art forms within the context of a liberal arts education.

Undergraduates in theater study the history of world and American theater and drama, contemporary theater issues, acting and performance, play reading and analysis, design, directing, theater production, and complete a sequence of advanced courses in a specialization.

Undergraduates in film and television study the history of film and television; screenwriting; film and television production, including cinematography, editing, directing the camera, and digital media and tools; and complete a senior concentration in one area of specialization and a professional internship.

Note: Theater students will not be able to change into the Film and Television major after transfer.

General admission requirements

Applicants to the school must have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application and by the time of entrance must have attained junior standing (60 semester/90 quarter units) and have completed their general education coursework—either the school’s GE requirements, IGETC at a California community college, or the GE requirements while a student at another UC campus.

Additional admission requirements

Film and Television personal essay critical essay creative writing sample two letters of recommendation Films, videotapes are not accepted, nor is prior experience required.

Theater personal essay audition/interview When they apply, applicants must choose an area of interest (for admission purposes only): acting, design/production, directing (available only for odd numbered years), general theater studies, musical theater, playwriting, or teaching artists program.

Students who have applied for admission should visit the School of Theater, Film, and Television site for information on how and when to submit these supplemental materials.

Recommended courses prior to entrance

Film and Television American film history European film history American television history one theater course

Theater acting design play analysis theater history

Please refer to Transfer Admission for additional information on transfer admission requirements.