School of Theater,
Film,
and Television
Transfer Admission
The School of Theater, Film, and Television offers the following majors:
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 along with a senior project.
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
In addition to the UC Application, applicants are required to submit supplemental application material:
Film and Television
Films, videotapes are not accepted, nor is prior experience required. |
Theater
When they apply, applicants must choose an area of interest (for admission purposes only): acting, design/production, 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
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Theater
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Please refer to Transfer Admission for additional information on transfer admission requirements.
