SCHOOL OF THEATER, FILM, AND TELEVISION

Unit Requirement

Students must complete for credit, with a passing grade, no less than 180 units and no more than 216 units, of which at least 64 units must be upper division courses (numbered 100 through 199). No more than 8 units of freshman seminars and/or 8 units of 300-level courses may be applied toward the degree. Credit for upper division tutorials numbered 195 through 199 is limited to a maximum of 8 units in a single term and a maximum of 32 units total for a letter grade.

Scholarship Requirement

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 2.0 (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.

Writing Requirement

Students must complete the University’s Entry-Level Writing or English as a Second Language (ESL) requirement prior to completing the school writing requirement.

Students admitted to the school are required to complete a two-term writing requirement—Writing I and Writing II. Two courses in English composition are required for graduation. Both courses must be taken for letter grades, and students must receive grades of C or better (C– grades are not acceptable).

Writing I. The Writing I requirement must be satisfied within the first three terms of enrollment by completing English Composition 3 or 3H with a grade of C or better (C– or a Passed grade is not acceptable).

The Writing I requirement may also be satisfied by scoring 4 or 5 on one of the College Board Advanced Placement Tests in English or a combination of a score of 720 or higher on the SAT Reasoning Test Writing Section and superior performance on the English Composition 3 Proficiency Examination.

Students whose native language is not English may satisfy the Writing I requirement by completing English as a Second Language 36 with a grade of C or better (C– or a Passed grade is not acceptable). Admission into the course is determined by completion of English as a Second Language 35 with a passing grade or proficiency demonstrated on the English as a Second Language Placement Examination (ESLPE).

Writing II. The Writing II requirement must be satisfied within the first six terms of enrollment by completing one course from a faculty-approved list of Writing II courses published in the Schedule of Classes at http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/soc/writing.htm and available in the Student Services Office. The course must be completed with a grade of C or better (C– or a Passed grade is not acceptable).

A Writing II course used to meet this requirement may not be applied toward a foundational area under general education or toward the literature requirement.

Foreign Language Requirement

Students may meet the foreign language requirement by (1) scoring 3, 4, or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) foreign language examination in French, German, or Spanish, or scoring 4 or 5 on the AP foreign language examination in Latin, (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 level three or above at UCLA with a grade of Passed or C or better.

For transfer students from California community colleges, completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) does not fulfill the school foreign language requirement. Students need to complete level three or above of a foreign language course at the community college with a grade of Passed or C or better to complete the requirement.

Literature Requirement

Three courses (12 units minimum) in literature are required, at least one of which must be upper division. A school-approved literature course taken in the original language can fulfill this requirement. A list of courses that satisfy the requirement is available in the Student Services Office. A course taken to meet the Writing II requirement may not also be applied toward the literature requirement.

General Education Requirements

General education (GE) is more than a checklist of required courses. It is a program of study that (1) reveals to students the ways that research scholars in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences create and evaluate new knowledge, (2) introduces students to the important ideas and themes of human cultures, (3) fosters appreciation for the many perspectives and the diverse voices that may be heard in a democratic society, and (4) develops the intellectual skills that give students the dexterity they need to function in a rapidly changing world.

This entails the ability to make critical and logical assessments of information, both traditional and digital; deliver reasoned and persuasive arguments; and identify, acquire, and use the knowledge necessary to solve problems.

Preparation for the Major

A major requires completion of a set of 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.

The Major

A major is composed of no less than 56 units, including at least 36 units of upper division courses. 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. Each course 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 department 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.

Double Majors. Double majors in the School of Theater, Film, and Television and other academic units are not permitted.

Student Responsibility

Students should take advantage of academic support resources, but they are ultimately responsible for keeping informed of and complying with the rules, regulations, and policies affecting their academic standing.

Study List

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 19 units. The school has no provision for part-time enrollment. After the first term, students may petition to carry more than 19 units (up to 22 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 no later than the end of the third week of instruction.

Minimum Progress

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.

Changing a Major

Students in good academic standing who wish to change their major may petition to do so provided they can complete the new major within the 216-unit limit. Petitions must be submitted to and approved by the department or committee in charge of the new major. Admission to certain majors may be closed or restricted; changes are normally not permitted if students are on probation or have begun their last term.

Due to curriculum changes, students in the Theater major are no longer allowed to change their major to Film and Television at the end of their sophomore year.

Concurrent Enrollment

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.

Credit Limitations

The following credit limitations apply to all undergraduate students enrolled in the school:

Advanced Placement Tests. Credit earned through the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Tests may be applied toward the school and general education requirements. If students take the equivalent UCLA course, unit credit for such duplication is deducted before graduation.

UCLA Extension. 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 graduate courses (200 level) for credit toward the bachelor’s degree must petition for advance approval of the department chair and the dean of the school and must meet the specific qualifications. Courses numbered in the 400 and 500 series are not open for credit to undergraduate students.

Dean’s Honors

Dean’s Honors are awarded each term to students who complete their program of study with distinction according to criteria established by the dean of the school.

Latin Honors

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 summa cum laude, an overall average of 3.962; magna cum laude, 3.886; cum laude, 3.821. The minimum GPAs required are subject to change on an annual basis. Required GPAs in effect in the graduating year determine student eligibility. See the Schedule of Classes for the most current calculations of Latin honors.

Departmental Scholar Program

Exceptionally promising juniors or seniors may be nominated as Departmental Scholars to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degree programs simultaneously. Qualifications include completion of 24 courses (96 quarter units) at UCLA or the equivalent at a similar institution, the requirements in preparation for the major, and eligibility to participate in the school honors program. Students must also have at least one term of coursework remaining at UCLA. To obtain both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees students must be provisionally admitted to the Graduate Division, fulfill requirements for each program, and maintain a minimum B average. No course may be used to fulfill requirements for both degrees. Interested students should consult their department well in advance of application dates for graduate admission. Contact the Student Services Office in 103 East Melnitz Building for details.

Admission

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 Program Requirements for UCLA Graduate Degrees at http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gasaa/library/pgnrqintro.htm.

For information on the proficiency in English requirements for international graduate students, see Graduate Admission in the Graduate Study section of this catalog.

Degree Requirements

Requirements to fulfill each degree objective vary according to the degree and the department. For complete degree requirements, see Program Requirements for UCLA Graduate Degrees at http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gasaa/library/pgnrqintro.htm.