Community college media studies 10 equivalent transfer courses will no longer be accepted. In taking a variety of film courses across the disciplines, students could discover interests in film criticism and research or decide to pursue work in film production, leading them to careers in the arts, business, journalism, writing or education. Incorporating fields such as art and aesthetics, foreign languages, history, popular culture, and media film studies offers the student extensive possibilities for breadth of experience and depth of knowledge. Most media studies prerequisites can be satisfactorily completed at twoyear or other fouryear institutions.
Film studies film studies college of arts and sciences. Two courses, chosen from courses numbered french 145185 french cultural studies, french linguistics, french film. Introduction to film is a prerequisite for the major and fulfills part of the general education requirements for the college of arts and sciences. Italian studies at berkeley is an interdisciplinary enterprise. You will find courses in italian language, literature, history, cultural studies, film, and folklore offered by the department, both in italian and in english. Transfer requirements at uc berkeley, the worlds premier public university, you can excel beyond, exchange ideas and, ultimately, change the world. Presented immediately below is an outline of the course requirements for the three streams information about the current course. A minimum of three graduate seminars in film studies must be taken at berkeley. The cinema and media studies program in the department of film, television and digital media offers two tracks for completion of the m. Film studies english 290 introduction to film studies. Rhetoric department uc berkeley rhetoric at uc berkeley. Courses of special interest for disability studies minors in fall 2020 these courses meet ds minor elective requirements. Core course for students who declared the media studies major in spring 2018 or earlier group c.
Students in the doctoral program must complete 12 courses, including one course in the history of french language french 201 and one course in literary criticism french 270 or french 274. Includes introduction to selected cinematic movements and national film traditions. Professional intended for students who seek careers. Only one uc berkeley extension or online course may be petitioned to count toward the major. Film studies the department of film and media has provided information for students who plan to study abroad. The designated emphasis provides curricular and research resources for students who want to concentrate on film within their respective disciplines and have their work formally recognized. Core course for students who declared the media studies major spring 2018 or earlier if they have not taken media. As a result, the minimum gpa and grade requirements for particular. This rich and diverse program offers rigorous engagement with the entire culture of movingimages in. Special topics in film studies 4 group study of a special topic in film, focusing on a national tradition, a major filmmaker, or a specific era. Requirements for media studies majors who declare in fall 2018 or later the requirements on this page are for students who plan to declare media studies in fall 2018 or a later semester. Film studies major uc davis arts cinema and digital media. Independent study courses are not acceptable to fulfill this requirement. This rich and diverse program offers rigorous engagement with the entire culture of movingimages in the larger context of humanistic studies, teaching students to think historically, theoretically, and analytically about a wide range of cinematic and paracinematic forms.
In our experience, we have found that most introductory media studies courses at community colleges do not meet our requirements. You are also invited to contact the graduate supervisor in film studies. The department of rhetoric is a leading center for interdisciplinary research and teaching in the humanities and social sciences, committed to the study of rhetorical traditions from the classical to the contemporary eras. Beginning fall 2020, media studies 10 must be taken at uc berkeley. Be sure to confirm all policies with your departmental adviser, as information posted is subject to change.
Completing the minor helps students develop a capacity for visual analysis, as well as critical thinking and writing skills. It also provides curricular support for the designated. Introduction to film studies 4 analysis of film form and narrative, including cinematography, editing, and sound. You are a transfer student if you have completed coursework during a regular session at a college or university after high school. Students who do not complete french 4 at berkeley will need to take a 102 placement exam or receive instructor permission before enrollment in 102 is finalized. Film berkeley offers an interdisciplinary undergraduate program leading to a bachelor of arts ba in film.
Review your departments responses to the major advising questionnaires below, then contact the department directly with any additional questions. Film production and studio art courses may not be counted as fulfilling the requirements. Listed below are the requirements for the film studies major. Students tailor their curriculum to their own creative and scholarly interests under the guidance of scas worldrenowned faculty.
To earn the bachelor of arts degree in film and television, undergraduates must complete all university and school of theater, film and television course requirements about 16 courses, 76 units, in. All uc berkeley applicants must meet university of california link is external admission requirements. Media studies at uc berkeley is an interdisciplinary program that introduces students to various media theories and practices in the broadest sense, including the history of media technologies, institutions, and the politics of media and its significance for democratic citizenship. The program offers rigorous engagement with the entire culture of movingimages, teaching students to think historically, theoretically, and analytically about a wide range of cinematic forms. Student must receive c or higher in all of the classes for the major in order for them to count towards requirements. Founded in 1869, our department is known for innovative crossdisciplinary research and a dynamic intellectual atmosphere.
Mar 05, 2020 scores indicate % of critics included that rated a film positively, in the judgment of the rt staff. Special topics such as women and film and african americans and film film studies courses examine films the way that literature courses study literature, considering. No single attribute or characteristic guarantees the admission of any applicant to berkeley. Undergraduate film ba ucla school of tftucla school of tft. Issues in film studies, including authorship, stardom, race, gender, class, and cultural identity. To graduate in media studies, students must complete the following requirements for a minimum of 28 upperdivision units in approved media studies courses.
The major in film and media studies focuses on the history, theory, criticism, and production of cinema and other movingimage media. Phd students at berkeley may add a designated emphasis in film studies to their major fields. Students interested in film studies should consult with an arts and sciences advisor and with the programs academic advisor as soon as possible. The department of film and media studies at uc irvine provides students with a strong liberal arts background by combining theory and practice, giving our majors the tools necessary to navigate the complex film, broadcast, and digital media landscape. Faq media studies university of california, berkeley. The department of history of art offers a twostage integrated masters and doctoral program maphd in preparation for college teaching, writing, and specialized curatorial careers. In this guide well cover what you need to get into uc berkeley and build a strong application. If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. Core course or upperdivision elective for media studies majors who declared prior to fall 2018. Pst deadline for submission of the application and supporting documentation. The online graduate application will be available by midseptember. This rich and diverse program offers rigorous engagement with the entire culture of movingimages in the larger context of humanistic studies, teaching students to think historically, theoretically, and analytically about a wide range of. Courses examine cinema and the broader landscape of audiovisual media as significant modern art forms, and the contributions of movingimage media as cultural and communicative practices of enduring social significance.
We have been consistently ranked among the top german departments in the united states. This course introduces students to the basics of film analysis, cinematic formal elements, genre, and narrative structure and helps students develop the skills to recognize, analyze, describe and enjoy film as an art and entertainment form. Latinaos and their allies in the civil rights, gender, and sexual liberation movements of the 1960s. The department of rhetoric is a leading center for interdisciplinary research and teaching in the humanities and social sciences, committed to the study of rhetorical traditions from. Film chicanao and latinao studies program is grounded in the decolonization and liberation projects of u.
Department of german university of california, berkeley. Theory and application elective for students who declared the media studies major in fall 2018 or later. History elective for media studies majors who declared fall 2018 or later. Basic admission requirements uc berkeley university of. It also provides curricular support for the designated emphasis in film studies for doctoral students in other departments. To declare a major in film, students must have completed a minimum of 30 units and have satisfactorily completed film 10 or 20 with a grade of c or higher. While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things. Core course for students who declared the media studies major fall 2018 or later. Students are not admitted to work for a terminal ma degree, though students may apply for the ma after meeting stage i requirements toward the phd. The first two years are devoted to fulfilling the course and language requirements. Effective fall 2018 and implemented in fall 2020, all students planning to declare the media studies major will be required to complete media 10 or n10. Normative time to complete the program is six years. No uc berkeley extension or online course may be used to satisfy a core requirement for the major.
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