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This program offers an extensive foundation in film and television studies, encompassing history, theory, critical analysis, animation, screenwriting, and core production methods. The undergraduate Film curriculum is designed to equip students with both academic knowledge of cinema and practical skills across film, television, and digital media. Courses seamlessly connect different academic disciplines. The exploration of cinema's history, criticism, and theory enhances our high-quality professional education, highlighting the role of new technologies.
The Department of Film, Television, and Digital Media delivers thorough instruction in the art and technology of moving images, inspired by legendary works in film and television. While we view technology as a means rather than an end, we recognize its growing influence in contemporary filmmaking.
First- and second-year students concentrate on introductory coursework, while juniors explore diverse aspects of film, TV, and digital media production, refining various technical abilities. In their final year, Film students specialize in a chosen field, completing their studies with a professional internship.
To be considered for admission to UCLA, international students must have completed secondary school with a superior average in academic subjects and have earned a certificate of completion which enables the student to be admitted to a university in the home country.
English language proficiency is critical to your success at UCLA. Applicants, whose first language, or language of instruction for at least the last three years, is not English, are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A competitive score is above 100 (with sub-scores above 22)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A competitive score is 7 or higher.