SCHOOL OF THEATER, FILM, AND TELEVISION
UCLA
202 East Melnitz Building
Box 951622
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1622
(310) 825-5761
http://www.tft.ucla.edu/
The School of Theater, Film, and Television consists of the Department of Theater and the Department of Film, Television, and Digital Media, recognized national centers for higher education in production and performance as well as history, theory, and criticism.
Whether exploring the ancient and sacred roots of theater or the latest secular rituals enacted by popular film, creating a dramatic character on a bare stage or a dramatic narrative on screen, writing scripts or scholarly articles, or making digital movies or designing websites, all students in the school study both the aesthetics and cultural significance of theater, film, and television.
Through an intensive, multidiscipline curriculum, the school defines the inherent differences of theater, film, television, and new media, affirms their similarities, and encourages their interaction. As expressive art forms, modes of communication, and cultural interventions, theater, film and television, and digital media have in common the ability and power to reflect and shape our perception of a complex, diverse, and ever-changing world. We believe--as artists and scholars--that we have an obligation to reflect on this power and to use it responsibly.
Situated in the diverse and culturally rich environment of Los Angeles and drawing on the many resources of the campus at large, including the UCLA Performing Arts, Geffen Playhouse, and UCLA Film and Television Archive, the school provides the ideal setting for students to engage in the study and practice of art forms essential to a healthy and dynamic society.
The Department of Theater and the Department of Film, Television, and Digital Media are essential components of the rich intellectual, cultural, and professional life of UCLA. Depending on the degree involved, the school's programs are either strongly professional in nature or oriented toward advanced scholarly study and research in an atmosphere that recognizes and often draws on studio practice.
Students in undergraduate courses receive a broadly based, liberal education within the context of either theater or film and television.
The Master of Fine Arts degree programs prepare talented and highly motivated students for careers in the worlds of theater, film, television, and digital production. The M.A. and Ph.D. programs engage students in the critical study and research of these media, including their history, aesthetics, and theory, and prepare students for advanced research within the context of college and university teaching, as well as for writing and research in a variety of media-related professions.
In the Department of Theater, approximately 350 undergraduate and 125 graduate students interact with over 40 faculty members, outstanding guests of national and international standing, and a professional staff of 35 in an exciting artistic community of theater production and study. Resources include the four theaters of the Macgowan Hall complex, with the latest technologies needed for the creation, control, and integration of scenery, lighting, and sound. Specializations in the Master of Fine Arts program include acting, directing, playwriting, design, technology and production management, and the producers program.
The Department of Film, Television, and Digital Media includes both production and critical studies programs, with approximately 265 graduate and 60 undergraduate students. The 50 faculty members include leading scholars as well as members of the Los Angeles and international film and television professional communities. In production, graduate specializations are offered in the areas of film and television production, screenwriting, animation, and the producers program. The critical studies program offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees for the advanced scholarly study of film and television. The department's resources in Melnitz Hall include three sound stages, three television studios, extensive editing, scoring, and viewing facilities, a complete animation laboratory for both traditional and computer-generated animation, and a laboratory and research facility for digital media.
The M.A. and Ph.D. programs are supported by the collections of the University's libraries and the UCLA Film and Television Archive, the largest in the U.S. outside the Library of Congress. This archive forms a unique and priceless resource for research and classroom instruction. M.A. and Ph.D. faculty members and students also participate in various campus organized research units.
School of Theater, Film, and Television brochures are available from the Student Services Office, 103 East Melnitz Building, UCLA, Box 951622, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1622.
Students interested in obtaining instructional credentials for California elementary and secondary schools should consult the Department of Education, 1009 Moore Hall. 
310-825-8328
The school offers the following degrees:
Film and Television (B.A., M.A., M.F.A., C.Phil., Ph.D.)
Theater (B.A., M.A., M.F.A., C.Phil., Ph.D.)
In addition to the University of California Undergraduate Application, departments in the School of Theater, Film, and Television require applicants to submit additional supporting materials. Information on departmental requirements is mailed to students on receipt of their application. The annual deadline date for applications is November 30 for admission in the following Fall Quarter.
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
School of Theater, Film, and Television students must meet three types of requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree:
The University of California has two requirements that undergraduates must satisfy in order to graduate: (1) Subject A or English as a Second Language and (2) American History and Institutions. See Degree Requirements in the Undergraduate Study section for details.
School of Theater, Film, and Television students enrolled in English as a Second Language 33A, 33B, 33C must take the courses for a letter grade.
The School of Theater, Film, and Television has general requirements that must be satisfied for the award of the degree: unit, scholarship, academic residence, and general education.
Students must complete for credit, with a passing grade, no less than 180 units and no more than 208 units, of which at least 64 units must be upper division courses (numbered 100 through 199). No more than 16 units of CED courses and 8 units of freshman seminars or 300-level courses may be applied toward the degree. Credit for 199 courses is limited to 16 units, 8 of which may be applied to the major. All 199 courses must be taken for a letter grade.
A 2.0 (C) average is required in all work attempted at the University of California, exclusive of courses in UCLA Extension and those graded Passed/Not Passed. A C average is also required in all upper division courses in the major taken at the University, as well as in all courses applied toward the general education and University requirements.
Academic Residence Requirement
Students are in residence while enrolled and attending classes at UCLA as a major in the School of Theater, Film, and Television. Of the last 45 units completed for the bachelor's degree, 35 must be earned in residence in the School of Theater, Film, and Television. No more than 18 of the 35 units may be completed in UCLA Summer Sessions.
Courses in UCLA Extension (either class or correspondence) may not be applied toward any part of the residence requirements.
General Education Requirements
The general education (GE) requirements of the school include (1) writing, (2) foreign language, (3) literature, and (4) general education course requirements.
To satisfy school writing requirements students must complete both the English Composition and Rhetoric and the Critical Reading and Writing requirements.
English Composition and Rhetoric . English Composition 3, 3H, or English as a Second Language 36 with a minimum grade of C must be completed by the end of the third term at UCLA and may not be taken on a Passed/Not Passed basis. An Advanced Placement (AP) Test score of 4 also meets this requirement.
Critical Reading and Writing. One course from the Letters and Science Writing II course list (see http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/schedule) with a minimum grade of C should be completed by the end of the sophomore year and may not be taken on a Passed/Not Passed basis. Comparative Literature 2AW, 2BW, or 2CW may not be applied toward the literature requirement if taken to meet this requirement.
The Foreign Language requirement can be satisfied by one of the following methods: (1) scoring 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement (AP) foreign language test in French, German, or Spanish, (2) presenting a UCLA foreign language proficiency examination score indicating competency through level three, or (3) completing one college-level foreign language course equivalent to UCLA's level three or above with an average grade of C or better.
International students whose entire secondary education has been completed in a language other than English may petition to be exempt from the foreign language requirement.
Three courses (12 units) in literature are required, at least one of which must be upper division. Any literature course taken in the original language can fulfill this requirement. Letters and Science Writing II courses may not be applied toward the critical reading and writing requirement if taken to meet this requirement.
The GE courses requirement of the school introduce undergraduates to the diversity of the various academic disciplines in art and philosophy, the social sciences, and sciences.
Reciprocity with Other UC Campuses . Students who transfer to UCLA from other UC campuses and have met all GE requirements prior to enrolling at UCLA are not required to complete the School of Theater, Film, and Television GE requirements. Written verification from the college dean at the other UC campus is required. Verification letters should be sent to Director of Student Services, School of Theater, Film, and Television, 103 East Melnitz Building, UCLA, Box 951622, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1622.
Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum . Transfer students from California community colleges have the option to fulfill UCLA lower division GE requirements by completing the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) prior to transfer. The curriculum consists of a series of subject areas and types of courses which have been agreed on by the University of California and the California community colleges. The IGETC significantly eases the transfer process, as all UCLA GE requirements are fulfilled when students complete it. If they select the IGETC, they must complete it entirely before enrolling at UCLA. Otherwise, students must fulfill the School of Theater, Film, and Television GE course requirements.
School of Theater, Film, and Television General Education Course List
For specific courses that fulfill the general education requirements, refer to the lists below or consult the Student Services Office before enrolling. Courses that include the study of theater, film, or television may not be applied toward any general education requirements.
A1. Group A
A2. Group B
World Arts and Cultures
102. Seminar: Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Performance
106B. Dance in Africa and African Diaspora
C109B. Dance in Native American Cultures
CM140. Women Healers, Ritual, and Transformation
149 Dance in the Multicultural U.S.
A3. Group C
A4. Group D
Philosophy
1. Beginnings of Western Philosophy
2. Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
4. Philosophical Analysis of Contemporary Moral Issues
6. Introduction to Political Philosophy
7. Introduction to Philosophy of Mind
8. Introduction to Philosophy of Science
9. Principles of Critical Reasoning
B. SOCIAL SCIENCES
Three courses (12 units), with no more than two courses from any single group. Whenever possible, two courses from a single sequence are recommended:
B1. Group A
German (Germanic Languages)
100A. German History and Culture before 1500
Italian
42A. Italy through the Ages in English: Holy Roman Empire to Sack of Rome
42B. Italy through the Ages in English: Late Renaissance to Postmodern Period
B2. Group B
History
1A, 1B, 1C. Introduction to Western Civilization
3A, 3B, 3C. Introduction to History of Science
3D. Themes in History of Medicine
4. Introduction to History of Religions
8B. Political Economy of Latin American Underdevelopment, 1750 to 1930
8C. Latin American Social History
9A. Introduction to Asian Civilizations: History of India
9C. Introduction to Asian Civilizations: History of Japan
9D. Introduction to Asian Civilizations: History of the Near and Middle East
10A, 10B. Introduction to Civilizations of Africa
13A. History of the U.S. and Its Colonial Origins: Colonial Origins and First Nation Building Acts
13B. History of the U.S. and Its Colonial Origins: 19th Century
13C. History of the U.S. and Its Colonial Origins: 20th Century
148A. U.S., 20th Century:1900 to 1928
C. SCIENCE
One course (4 units) in physical sciences and one course (4 units) in biological sciences:
C1. Physical Sciences
Astronomy (Physics and Astronomy)
2A, 2B. Introduction to the Physical Universe
3. Astronomy: Nature of the Universe
Atmospheric Sciences
3. Introduction to the Atmospheric Environment
Earth and Space Sciences
1. Introduction to Earth Science
5. Environmental Geology of Los Angeles
Physics (Physics and Astronomy)
1A. Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Mechanics
1B. Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Oscillations, Waves, Electric and Magnetic Fields
1C. Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Electrodynamics, Optics, and Special Relativity
6A. Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Statics and Dynamics
6B. Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Sound, Light, and Hydrodynamics
6C. Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism, and Transport
C2. Biological Sciences
Psychology
15. Introductory Psychobiology
School of Theater, Film, and Television
departments generally set two types of requirements that must be satisfied for the award of the degree: (1) Preparation for the Major (lower division courses) and (2) the Major (upper division courses). Lower division Preparation for the Major courses should be completed before beginning upper division work.
A major requires completion of a set of lower division courses known as Preparation for the Major. Each department sets its own Preparation for the Major requirements; see the Curricula and Courses section of this catalog .
A major is composed of not less than 14 courses (56 units), including at least nine upper division courses (36 units). The Theater major includes both lower and upper division courses. Those listed under Preparation for the Major (lower division) must be completed before upper division major work is undertaken. The Film and Television major requires upper division work only.
Students must complete their major with a scholarship average of at least a 2.0 (C) in all courses in order to remain in the major. All courses in the school must be taken for a letter grade.
As changes in major requirements occur, students are expected to satisfy the new requirements insofar as possible. Hardship cases should be discussed with the departmental adviser, and petitions for adjustment should be submitted to the dean of the school when necessary.
Any department offering a major in the School of Theater, Film, and Television may require a general final examination.
Individual Majors
. Highly motivated students who believe that no single major accommodates their specific interests and goals may propose designing their own major. Proposals are prepared with faculty guidance and sponsorship and must explain the intent concerning the anticipated program of study and reasons why the academic goals cannot be achieved within an existing major. Proposals must be submitted no later than the end of the sophomore year. Transfer students must complete at least one term of residency at UCLA before proposing an individual major. Students interested in designing an individual major should consult the Student Services Office, School of Theater, Film, and Television, 103 East Melnitz Building. 310-206-8441
Double Majors . Double majors in the School of Theater, Film, and Television and other academic units are not permitted.
Degree requirements are subject to policies and regulations, including the following:
Students should take advantage of academic support resources, but students are ultimately responsible for keeping informed of and complying with the rules, regulations, and policies affecting their academic standing.
The Study List is a record of classes that a student is taking for a particular term. Each term the student Study List must include from 12 to 17 units. The school has no provision for part-time enrollment. After the first term, students may petition to carry more than 17 units (up to 20 units maximum) if they have an overall grade-point average of 3.0 (B) or better and have attained at least a B average in the preceding term with all courses passed. The petitions must be filed and approved by the Student Services Office by the end of the third week of instruction.
If students have not filed their Study List by the end of the second week of classes, they must obtain the consent of the dean of the school to continue for that term.
Students are expected to complete satisfactorily at least 36 units during any three consecutive terms in residence; they are placed on probation if they fail to pass these units. They are subject to dismissal if they fail to pass at least 32 units in three consecutive regular terms in residence.
Enrollment at another institution or UCLA Extension while enrolled at UCLA is not permitted except in extraordinary circumstances. No credit is given for courses taken concurrently elsewhere without the approval of the school.
The following credit limitations apply to all undergraduates in the school.
Advanced Placement Tests. Credit earned through the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Tests may be applied toward GE requirements. Portions of AP Test credit may be evaluated by corresponding UCLA course numbers (such as History 1C). If students take the equivalent UCLA course, unit credit for such duplication is deducted before graduation.
UCLA Extension . UCLA Extension courses with the prefix X on those numbered in the 1 through 199, 200, 300, 400, or 800 series may not be applied toward the degree.
Graduate Courses . Undergraduate students who wish to take courses numbered in the 200 series for credit toward the degree must petition for advance approval of the department chair and the dean of the school and must meet specific requirements. Courses numbered in the 400 and 500 series may not be applied toward the degree.
The School of Theater, Film, and Television offers advising, program planning in the major and general education requirements, and individual meetings with departmental counselors, including a yearly degree check.
Prior to registration and enrollment in classes, each new student is assigned to a counselor in the major department. For further counseling information, contact the Student Services Office, School of Theater, Film, and Television, 103 East Melnitz Building. 310-206-8441
School of Theater, Film, and Television students who achieve scholastic distinction may qualify for the following honors and programs.
To receive Dean's Honors in the School of Theater, Film, and Television, students must have at least 12 graded units per term with a grade-point average of 3.8 for less than 16 units of work (3.7 GPA for 16 or more units). The honor is posted on the transcript for the appropriate term. Students are not eligible for Dean's Honors in any given term if they receive an Incomplete or a Not Passed (NP) grade, change a grade, or repeat a course.
Latin Honors are awarded at graduation to students with superior grade-point averages. To be eligible, students must have completed 90 or more units for a letter grade at the University of California. The levels of honors and the requirements for each level are cum laude , an overall average of 3.758; magna cum laude , 3.814; summa cum laude , 3.860. See the Schedule of Classes for the most current calculations of Latin honors.
Departments may nominate exceptionally promising undergraduate students (juniors and seniors) as UCLA Departmental Scholars to pursue bachelor's and master's degrees simultaneously. For details, contact the Student Services Office in 103 East Melnitz Building.
The advanced degree programs offered in the School of Theater, Film, and Television provide graduate students with unique research opportunities when combined with special resources, such as the Young Research Library, UCLA Film and Television Archive, Geffen Playhouse, special collections of the Arts Library, and the University's exhibition and performance halls.
The producers program is an M.F.A. management program in the Departments of Theater and Film, Television, and Digital Media, with options in either theater or film and television.
A program in teaching is offered by the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies in each of these areas.
Fellowships, grants, and assistantships are available through the dean of the Graduate Division. Donor awards are available through the School of Theater, Film, and Television.
In addition to requiring that applicants hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree of professional title from an international institution, each department in the school has limitations and additional requirements. Detailed information can be found in the departmental listings in the Curricula and Courses section of this catalog.
For information on the proficiency in English requirements for international graduate students, refer to Graduate Admission in the Graduate Study section of this catalog.
Requirements to fulfill each degree objective vary according to the degree and the department. See the Curricula and Courses section of this catalog for information and procedures. For complete degree requirements, see Program Requirements for UCLA Graduate Degrees at http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/publications.html.
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