Program: Radio-Television-Film, BA (2024-2025) - San José State University

Apr 25, 2025

MyRoadmaps Catalog

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

RTVF 10 - The Art of Film
3 unit(s) (C1)
RTVF 20 - Introduction to Audio for Film & Television OR RTVF 30 - Introduction to Film & Television Production 3 unit(s)
RTVF 31 - Film and Television Aesthetics , OR RTVF 80 - Introduction to Media , OR RTVF 82 - Introduction to Film History 3 unit(s)
GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
GE Area E 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

RTVF 20 - Introduction to Audio for Film & Television OR RTVF 30 - Introduction to Film & Television Production 3 unit(s)
RTVF 31 - Film and Television Aesthetics , OR RTVF 80 - Introduction to Media , OR RTVF 82 - Introduction to Film History 3 unit(s)
GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
GE Area B1+B3 3 unit(s) *
GE Area B4 3 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
RTVF 31 - Film and Television Aesthetics , RTVF 80 - Introduction to Media , OR RTVF 82 - Introduction to Film History 3 unit(s)
GE Area A3 3 unit(s)
GE Area B2+B3 3 unit(s) *
GE Area C2 3 unit(s)
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
RTVF 130 - Intermediate Film & Television Production 3 unit(s) OR RTVF 120 - Intermediate Audio for Film & Television 3 unit(s)
RTVF 160 - Introduction to Screenwriting
3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

RTVF 110 - Media and Culture
3 unit(s) (S)
RTVF 120 - Intermediate Audio for Film & Television 3 unit(s) OR RTVF 130 - Intermediate Film & Television Production 3 unit(s)
RTVF 185 - Special Topics in RTVF 3 unit(s) OR RTVF 183 - Critical Studies & Research in RTVF 3 unit(s)
TA 100W - Writing Workshop: Theatre Arts
3 unit(s) (WID)
Radio-Television-Film Elective 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

RTVF 183 - Critical Studies & Research in RTVF 3 unit(s) OR RTVF 185 - Special Topics in RTVF 3 unit(s)
Radio-Television-Film Elective 3 unit(s)
Radio-Television-Film Elective 3 unit(s)
Radio-Television-Film Elective 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area V (Recommended RTVF 111 ) 3 unit(s)

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

Radio-Television-Film Elective 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area R 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

RTVF 198 - RTVF Internships, Portfolio, Career Prep
3 unit(s)
Radio-Television-Film Elective 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 4 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

The roadmap is an example of how to complete your major and progress toward graduation, but every student’s route will be a little different, depending on class availability, personal interests, and other factors. See the RTVF website and the major advising form, and GE advising materials, for more information.

* Either B1 or B2 must be taken with a B3 - Laboratory .