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Requirements

All cinematic arts majors follow a group of core classes (listed below) that provide a deep understanding of the foundational principles of cinema. The core requirements are designed to guide students through developing, writing, producing, and evaluating critical and creative efforts. Students are also challenged to learn about the business aspects of film and television, and to broaden their understanding of the arts and industry through a study of the history of film and television.

In addition, students are given the choice of focusing their education in one of three tracks of study. These tracks of study are designed to prepare students to achieve career goals by sharpening their understanding and abilities in the area Cinema/Television Production, Screenwriting, or Critical Studies.

Cinematic Arts Major 46-51 units
Core Requirements 31 units
TFT 101Christianity and the Creative Process*3
TFT 260Cinema-TV Production4
TFT 274Story and Character3
TFT 275History of Broadcasting and Electronic Media3
TFT 285History of Film**3
TFT 295Film and Television Business3
TFT 341Media Criticism and Theory3
Select one of the following:
TFT 113Acting Fundamentals3
TFT 263Broadcast Performance 3
Select one of the following:
TFT 375Screenwriting***3
TFT 387Nonfiction Writing for Visual Media***3
Select one of the following:
TFT 475Media Ministries^^3
TFT 490Internship ^1-3
TFT 499Capstone Project in Theater, Film, and Television3
Program Track Requirements 15-20 units
All cinematic arts majors must complete the core requirements as well as the requirements for one of the tracks:
*Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement.
**Meets a General Studies elective requirement.
***Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement.
^TFT 490 is a variable unit class (1-3 units). 3 units must be taken to fulfill this requirement.
^^May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 units. Only 3 units count toward the major.
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.