Radio/Television/Film Major
Major Requirements (12 units)
All courses for SoC majors, minors, fields of concentration and distribution requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and may not be taken P/N.
Introductory Courses (3 units)
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3 lower-level courses:
Course List Course Title RTVF 190-0 Media Construction RTVF 220-0 Analyzing Media Texts 1 additional 200-level course from the following list: RTVF 202-0 First-Year Topics Seminar RTVF 260-0 Foundations of Screenwriting RTVF 298-0 Studies in Media Topics COMM_ST 275-0 Persuasive Images: Rhetoric of Popular Culture
Advanced Courses (9 units)
- 1 300-level course in media history or theory from the following list:
Course List Course Title RTVF 310-0 Television History RTVF 312-1 History of Film I RTVF 312-2 History of Film II RTVF 313-1 Doc Film History & Criticism RTVF 314-0 History of the Recording Industry RTVF 315-0 Audio Drama RTVF 316-0 Media and Cultural Theory RTVF 345-0 History of Hollywood Cinema
- 8 additional units of credit in communication at the 300 and 400 levels, including at least 6 courses in the department at the 300 and 400 levels, and including no more than a total of 2 units of independent study, practicums, or internships
SoC Requirements (1 unit)
First Year Seminar (1 unit)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| CMN 101-0 | SoC First Year Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Communication Arts & Sciences |
SoC Capstone
This requirement can be fulfilled by a combination of CMN 398-1 and CMN 398-2. Other courses may be appropriate as substitutions for CMN 398-1 and/or CMN 398-2. Students may also consult with their academic advisor if they have questions about appropriate substitutions.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| CMN 398-1 | SoC Capstone: Lecture |
| CMN 398-2 | SoC Capstone: Lab |
Additional Requirements (29 units)
Distribution Requirements (18 units)
18 units of credit outside the school, including 8 units of credit from the School of Communication distribution areas: 2 from science, mathematics, and technology; 3 from individual and social behavior; and 3 from humanities and fine arts.
Electives (11 units)
Electives in communication and other areas to complete a minimum of 42 units.
Courses Outside Communication
6 courses at the 200 level or above outside communication, including at least 3 courses at the 300 level or above; courses taken to satisfy this requirement may fulfill distribution or elective course requirements.
Language Requirement
Two-year proficiency in a classical or modern foreign language as defined by the Weinberg College foreign language proficiency requirement.