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Bachelor of Cinema and Television Arts
California State University, Fullerton
- Fullerton, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Film and television degree with six options from production to screenwriting.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Cinema and Television Arts. Apply skills related to Major of about 46 units within 120
- then an option
- film production with editing. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Entertainment industry
Curriculum
- Major of about 46 units within 120. Students take shared CTVA foundation courses
- then an option such as film production with editing
- sound
- cinematography and producing skill areas. Capstone is Senior Film Project I and II
- an internship (CTVA 494A/B) is available. Six options are offered.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent; applicants educated outside the US need 3 years of mathematics (algebra
- geometry
- intermediate algebra) and a competitive GPA; US-educated applicants need A-G courses with C- or better and a competitive Multi Factor Admission Score
Accepted academic background
High school graduation or equivalent; applicants educated outside the US need 3 years of mathematics (algebra, geometry, intermediate algebra) and a competitive GPA; US-educated applicants need A-G courses with C- or better and a competitive Multi Factor Admission Score
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- PTE Academic 43
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport copy
- academic transcripts
- graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review admission requirements and available intakes for Cinema and Television Arts. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,543 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Fullerton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Communications |
| Department | Radio-TV-Film |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 4 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,543 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $25,854 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, PTE Academic 43, IELTS Academic 5.5.