| 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, 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 even numbered years), general theater, musical theater, playwriting, or teaching artists. |
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
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Theater
- acting
- design
- play analysis
- theater history
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Please refer to Transfer Admission for additional information on transfer
admission requirements.
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