Television Film and New Media
Bachelor of Arts
About the Major
Our television, film, and new media program will prepare you to be a leader in production and criticism, and to navigate the mainstream and independent media worlds with the ethical acuity of community action and global citizenship. Situated between Los Angeles and an international border, our program combines the benefits of proximity to the mainstream entertainment industry with the perspectives and opportunities offered by a binational backdrop.
Program Highlights
You'll be immersed in the tandem pillars of a state-of-the-art production education and a forward-thinking critical studies curriculum. Our facilities include industry-grade production and post-production centers, scene shops, and sets. The Hollywood Reporter ranked the program’s production design emphasis as one of the world’s ten best. The critical studies curriculum brings life to the possibilities of the media, from the rich aesthetic histories that enliven the cinematic arts, to today’s most pressing conversations around media industries, global cultures, and identity, led by the pioneering Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film.
Sample Courses
- Cinematography for Television and Film
- History of Prime-Time Television
- Compositing and Visual Effects
- 3D Digital Storytelling
Career Options
Our graduates have changed the face of film, from industry legends like Kathleen Kennedy (Amblin Entertainment, Lucasfilm) to contemporary trailblazers like Destin Daniel Cretton (Short Term 12, Marvel’s Shang Chi). Others have become behind-the-scenes leaders in the film industry and high-profile national film critics.
- Netflix
- Apple TV
- Warner Bros. Television
- NBC San Diego
Academic Experiences
Transferable Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Knowledge of language, grammar, syntax, & words
- Presentation, public speaking, & didactic skills
- Close reading and analysis
- Interpretive research skills
- Manage time efficiently by setting priorities
- Evidence acquisition & analysis
- Examining change in languages
- Communication skills
School of Theatre, Television, and Film
College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts
