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B.A. in Radio-TV-Film |
Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts in Radio-TV-Film offers a comprehensive
and active learning environment that prepares
students for meaningful and rewarding careers
in radio, television and film. Students also
receive the preparation they need to pursue
graduate study in the broader areas of media
and communication.
At Cal State Fullerton, the
Department
of Radio-TV-Film has developed a program
that emphasizes current theory, practice, research
and hands-on creative activities. Students are
challenged to expand their knowledge through
intellectual inquiry and receive a solid foundation
that allows them to develop skills they will
use throughout their careers-both as critical,
life-long learners and as content creators in
a media-savvy society.
Because Cal State Fullerton is located near the center
of one of the largest concentrations of mass media
in the world, the bachelor's degree program also places
an emphasis on contributing ethically, intellectually
and
economically to the media industry.
What is the mark of a Radio-TV-Film graduate?
A student who earns the bachelor's degree in
radio-TV-film:
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Knows the foundational history
of the film and electronic media industry
and how that history shapes the industry's
present and future;
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Understands the structure
and function of film and electronic media
in society;
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Can apply fundamental production
concepts to aural and visual productions;
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Can apply fundamental story
concepts to script analysis and writing;
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Can contribute ethically to
the media industry;
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Consumes film and electronic
media critically;
- Has the opportunity to create at least one
quality project or portfolio piece prior to
graduation, such as a script, production or
thesis;
- Experiences a meaningful internship, resulting
in exposure to the real workings of the radio,
television and/or film industry.
What types of career opportunities are available?
The radio-TV-film degree prepares students
for entry-level positions in a variety of areas
in radio, television and film. Although it is
impossible to list all the opportunities, potential
careers include the following. In radio, students
find positions in sales, research, operations,
promotion, programming, production or on-air.
In television, students acquire jobs in sales,
research, operations, promotion, programming
or production. In film, students land work as
assistants to professionals, including producers,
directors, writers and editors, or as production
assistants, assistants to executives or entry-level
employees in various departments, such as development
(script readers), publicity (account assistants),
business affairs, human resources or others.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio-TV-Film
requires 120 units: 36 units in the major, 12
collateral units, 51 units in general education,
and 21 open electives (consider a minor). At
least 40 units (minimum) must be upper division.
Courses are generally three units each. At least
30 units (minimum) must be in residence (no
more than 90 transferred from a four-year institution;
no more than 70 from a two-year institution).
Consult with an adviser
if you need further planning assistance.
Required:
Core Courses: (9 units)
RTVF 100 Intro to Radio-TV-Film (3)
RTVF 350 Story Structure (3)
RTVF 495 Internship in RTVF (3)
Production Requirement
(3 units)
RTVF 220 TV Studio Production (3) OR
RTVF 225 Field Video Production (3)
OR
RTVF 330 Film Production 1 (3)
RTVF Electives (24-36
units)
Students must select eight elective
courses in the Radio-TV-Film department.
These courses include production, writing,
cinema, research, industry operations,
entertainment and related areas. Students
may also choose to do an additional
four courses in Radio-TV-Film in lieu
of choosing collateral electives outside
the department.
Collateral Electives Outside
the RTVF Department (0-12 units)
Collaboration with other departments
is a special feature of the Radio-TV-Film
major. Instead of choosing four additional
Radio-TV-Film electives, students may
choose four courses from other departments.
These courses focus on entertainment,
media, cinema, audiovisual creation,
research, literature, writing and related
areas.
A listing of elective courses within
and outside the department is available
on the department homepage at http://communications.fullerton.edu/rtvf.
You may also pick up a current checklist
of classes at the department office,
located in College Park 460-16.
View Radio-TV-Film Courses
Equipment and Facilities
While only one production course is required
(either RTVF 220 or RTVF 225, or RTVF
330), some students elect additional production
courses in audio, video and/or film. For
audio production, digital recording equipment
and editing software are available. For
video production, the department features
digital video (DV) camera equipment and
a 20-station non-linear editing (NLE)
lab. For film production, students shoot
with 16-mm cameras and edit digitally.
The department also maintains a fully-outfitted,
three-camera television studio and control
room. To learn more about our equipment
and facilities, visit
http://communications.fullerton.edu/facilities/tvfilm_studios.
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| The Radio-TV-Film Department also maintains
a distribution list to share items of
interest with students, alumni, staff
and faculty. Announcements include scholarships,
internships, awards, film-video-audio
festivals, script-writing competitions,
production needs, jobs, special events
and more. To subscribe, send an email
to rtvf-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
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What activities can I join?
Co-curricular activities offer students
additional opportunities for learning,
growth, service to society and involvement
in the university community. If you want
to meet and get to know others with similar
interests, plan to join the TV Film Society.
To learn more about this organization
and get information regarding meetings,
field trips, guest speakers, fund-raisers,
social events and more, visit the society's
home page at
http://commstudents.fullerton.edu/tvfilmsociety/.
Through Titan Communications, you can participate
in programming and production for Titan
TV or Titan Radio. To learn more about
Titan Communications, visit
http://titancom.fullerton.edu.
Visit the Department of Radio-TV-Film's
web site to learn more about faculty members,
course descriptions, graduation requirements,
internships and other opportunities for
student involvement. We encourage you
to use the Internet; however, we also
suggest you visit us in person, speak
to an adviser and check out our student
bulletin boards.
Department of Radio-TV-Film
California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd. CP 460-16
Fullerton, CA 92831-3599
Telephone: 714-278-7883 (714-CSU-RTVF)
Fax: 714-278-5662
Email: rtvf@fullerton.edu
Web site: http://communications.fullerton.edu/rtvf
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