Golden West College Advisement Sheet – Updated May 17, 2011
F I L M / T E L E VI S I O N
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The information presented below is based on the most recent information from the four-year universities and is not an official
agreement. Official articulation agreements can be found on ASSIST: www.assist.org. Students should consult a GWC counselor
who advises in this area for additional information.
Courses listed in the GWC column are accepted as equivalents to the university courses and should be taken prior to transfer.
"N.E." means that there is no equivalent course at GWC and that it will need to be taken after transfer. In addition to the major
prep courses listed here, students should complete as many general education courses as possible prior to transfer.
Requirements for majors at UC or CSU campuses not listed here can be found on ASSIST. See a GWC counselor for information
about requirements for private and out-of-state colleges and universities.
CSU LONG BEACH
B.A. in FILM AND ELECTRONIC ARTS
Options: Theory & Practice of Cinema, Narrative
Production
CSULB
GWC
ART 110 or
ART G100 or HUM G102 or
AH 111B
ART G106 (or G106H) or
HUM G110 (or G110H)
FEA 205
N.E.
FEA 206
N.E.
FEA 299
N.E
NOTE:.This major is impacted. Students must complete all
courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a “C” or better. Since
GWC does not offer all of these courses students will be
required to take FEA 205, 206 and 299 during their first
semester at CSULB.
ASSIST 2010-11
CSU FULLERTON
B.A. in RADIO-TV-FILM
CSUF
GWC
Required courses:
RTVF 100
N.E.
RTVF 220
BVP G122
Elective courses:
RTVF 210
DM G110
RTVF 225
BVP G130
RTVF 250
N.E.
RTVF 271
N.E.
RTVF 272
N.E.
ASSIST 2010-11
CSU LOS ANGELES
B.A. in TELEVISION FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES
Options: Animation, Broadcast Journalism,
Telecommunications and Film.
CSULA
GWC
ENGL 102
ENGL G110
TVF 200
BVP G130 or DM G140
TVF 201
BVP G120
TVF 220
N.E.
TVF 224
N.E.
TVF 265
BVP G113
For Animation add:
ART 159
TVF 244ABC
ART G116
N.E.
For Broadcast Journalism add:
TVF 249
N.E.
TVF 292
JOUR G185 or BVP G111 or
BVP G112
COMM 267
COMM G120 or THEA G205
NOTE: This major does not require the completion of
prerequisites prior to transfer.
ASSIST 2010-11
UCLA
B.A. in FILM AND TELEVISION
The two-year, upper division program in Film and Television
provides an education in the history and theory of these art
forms and basic learning experiences in production within the
context of a liberal arts education. In the first year, students are
introduced to all major aspects of film, television, and digital
media study. In the second year, each student completes a
senior concentration chosen from film production, television
production [narrative or documentary], screenwriting,
animation, critical studies or digital media. Students must also
complete at least one professional internship.
Admission Requirements:
Students must have the following:
1. A minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application.
2. A minimum of 60 UC transferable units prior to entrance.
3) Completion of the Interseqmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
Applicants should also attempt to complete major prep
courses in American film history, European film history,
American television history, and one theatre course.
GWC courses: HUM G132 or THEA G100, HUM G130 or
THEA G101, HUM G135 or THEA G102 are recommended.
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Additional admission requirements include a personal essay, a
critical essay, a creative writing sample, and two letters of
recommendation. For additional information students can visit
the School of Theatre, Film and Television website at
www.tft.ucla.edu.
ASSIST 2010-11
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USC
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
B. A. in CINEMA/TELEVISION
Option in Critical Studies
The following degrees are offered at Chapman.
Transfer students should complete the USC general education
requirements plus three semesters of one foreign language.
The School of Cinematic Arts does not usually accept courses
taken in film and/or video production at other institutions.
Basic film or television history courses can sometimes be
accepted for transfer credit. The program requires submission
of the following materials in addition to the Cinematic Arts
supplemental application: (1) a photocopy of USC application
for admission, (2) a personal statement in addition to the one
provided with the USC application, (3) a writing sample, (4) a
minimum of three letters of recommendation. The admission
committee favors applicants with academic records and
personal statements that indicate a diversified liberal arts and
humanities background. The committee is also interested in
experiences/activities that show a continuing or recent
involvement in film and television studies, the arts, criticism
and/or aesthetics. This program is very competitive. Strong
writing skills with an overall GPA of 3.6 is highly
recommended. Students should visit the School’s website:
www-cntv.usc.edu
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B.A. in CINEMA/TELEVISION
Option in Film and Television Production
Transfer students should complete the USC general education
requirements plus three semesters of one foreign language. 48
transferable semester units (excluding AP/IB, but may include
units in progress) are required for consideration. The School of
Cinematic Arts does not usually accept courses taken in film
and/or video production at other institutions. Basic film or
television history courses can sometimes be accepted for
transfer credit. The program requires submission of the
following materials in addition to the Cinematic Arts
supplemental application: (1) a photocopy of USC application
for admission, (2) a personal statement in addition to the one
provided with the USC application, as well as a statement of
which aspect of filmmaking seems of particular interest to you
and why, (3) a portfolio list, (4) a writing sample, (5) a
minimum of three letters of recommendation, (6) Visual
samples chosen from video (brief narrative video), or photo
(series of six photos). This program is very competitive.
Strong writing skills with an overall GPA of 3.6 is highly
recommended. Students should visit the School’s website:
www-cntv.usc.edu
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The USC School of Cinematic Arts also offers the
following degrees:
B.F.A. in WRITING FOR SCREEN AND TELEVISION
B.A. in ANIMATION & DIGITAL ARTS
B.A. in INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
For information about these majors visit the School’s
website: www-cntv.usc.edu
B.F.A. in FILM PRODUCTION
B.F.A. in FILM STUDIES
B.F.A. in CREATIVE PRODUCING
B.A. in SCREENWRITING
For information about these majors go to:
http//ftv.chapman.edu
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
The following degrees are offered at LMU:
B.A. in ANIMATION
B.A. in FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
B.A. in RECORDING ARTS
B.A. in SCREENWRITING
For information about these majors go to:
http//sftv.lmu.edu