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Bachelor of Cinematic Arts and Technology

California State University, Monterey Bay

Seaside, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Film, video and digital media production degree with internships and portfolio work.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop and communicate creative or design work informed by Cinematic Arts and Technology. Apply relevant practical techniques
research methods and critical feedback. Reflect on audiences
presentation standards and responsible creative practice.

Career outcomes

Film and video production
directing and producing
cinematography
video editing and post-production
screenwriting
production design
media marketing and communications
entertainment and talent management

Curriculum

Hands-on production in camera operation
audio
editing and post-production combined with study of film
media and visual storytelling. Students develop a professional portfolio through internships and real-world projects. Course names and units are on a linked plan of study.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-time freshmen need a high school diploma equivalent with official transcript and a 2.50 GPA (4.0 scale); transfer students submit university transcripts with a foreign credential evaluation; proof of funds and a financial affidavit are needed for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school diploma equivalent with official transcript (first-time freshmen); transfer students with university transcripts (foreign credential evaluation by WES, SpanTran, ECE or IERF); proof of funds and financial affidavit for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61
TOEFL PBT 500
PTE Academic 45
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Statement
English Proficiency Evidence If Required

How to apply

Review the Cinematic Arts and Technology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,200 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Seaside campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	Cinematic Arts and Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
11 Jan 2027
58 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.