Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Television Arts - Emerging Media Production
California State University - Northridge
USA,California
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 17,538/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 70
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, California
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1972
Total Students: 38,310 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330, United States
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Television Arts - Emerging Media Production
Program Overview
Big screen, small screen, YouTube, Netflix, Oculus—there are more ways to tell powerful stories than ever before. Learn the skills you need to bring your ideas to life.
Why Study Cinema and Television Arts?
As a Cinema and Television Arts major, you will learn conceptual thinking and technical skills needed for this booming industry. You will gain the practical know-how required to produce a TV show, film or other mass media storytelling forms. You will develop your creativity in a way that helps you reach your ideal audience.
With a degree in cinema and television arts, you will be ready for an exciting career in media. You can work in TV or film production, writers' rooms, emerging media industries, entertainment media management or as a media critic and researcher. Put your big ideas into action with the pre-professional training this major offers.
Why Study Cinema and Television Arts at CSUN?
Multiple Options
Choose a cinema and television arts option that fits your passion. You can choose to focus on:
- Entertainment media management
- Film production
- Television production
- Media theory and criticism
- Emerging media production
- Screenwriting
Hands-on Experience
Our curriculum is designed to go beyond theory and into the practical application of what you learn in the classroom. Most of our options require either an internship or program production experience to graduate.
State-of-the-art Facilities
Our facilities include film and television sound stages, post-production and mixing suites, a new media lab, and the 130-seat Elaine and Alan Armer Screening Room. The CSUN Cinematheque regularly programs film series and other screenings and events in the Armer.
Entertainment Capital of the World
Studying in Los Angeles means having the entertainment industry right at your fingertips. We are a short drive from film and television studios and offices. Students have been able to take advantage of internship and work opportunities in this bustling city.
What You'll Learn
Your coursework will mostly be determined by the option you choose. However, there are certain foundational skills you'll gain in your first years. Your core classes will include an overview of mass media fields, television and film aesthetics and an introduction on writing for film and other media.
Depending on your concentration, you may also complete basic coursework on the fundamentals of video, film or digital production.
You will also fulfill internship or production credits as part of the practicum requirements for your major.
Emerging Media Production
In this option, you will learn how to develop, design and create interactive or immersive media in augmented reality, virtual reality and emerging formats.
In your emerging media production core classes, you will learn about:
- Art, media and visualization
- 3-D computer animation
- New directions in electronic media systems
- Immersive production
- Interactive production
Your senior year, you will complete a capstone project. In collaboration with community partners, you will conceptualize, design and execute transmedia projects.
Finally, you will choose from a variety of classes in cinema and television arts history, criticism and entertainment management to round out your major courses.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 70 Tuition Fee
CAD 17,538 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in California State University - Northridge
CAD 18,304 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
