University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Core Lower Division General Education (30 units)

Of the 39 units required by the university, 9 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a major advisor for details.

Note: Students who have completed the ADT Transfer degree (under SB 1440) for this major will have completed all lower division GE requirements and should follow the 60 unit guarantee roadmap. Meet with an advisor prior to registering for your first semester for the 60 unit roadmap or specific questions.

Upper Division General Education (6 units)

American Institutions (6 units)

Complete one 6-unit sequence of American Institutions (US123) courses, which also satisfies GE Area D. Students may also satisfy the American Institutions Requirement  with other courses, but these may not satisfy other GE areas.

The American Studies sequence (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ; 12 units) or Humanities Honors course (HUM 2B ; 6 units) satisfies the American Institutions Requirement and additional GE Areas (see course descriptions for details).

Consult with a major advisor to select the appropriate sequence.

Physical Education (2 units)

All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

At SJSU, students must pass a Writing in the Disciplines (100W) course with a  grade of C or better (C- not accepted) to meet graduation requirements. For this major, the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)  is satisfied by a course in the major.

Major Preparation (9 units)

• RTVF 10 - The Art of Film 3 unit(s) (C1)
• RTVF 110 - Media and Culture 3 unit(s) (S)
• TA 100W - Writing Workshop: Theatre Arts 3 unit(s) (WID)

Major Requirements (51 units)

Major Electives (18 units)

Complete 18 units from:

• RTVF 21 - KSJS On-Air Operations 3 unit(s)
• RTVF 111 - Alternative Cinema 3 unit(s) (V) (Repeatable for credit up to 6 units)
• RTVF 121 - KSJS-FM Radio Activity 1-3 unit(s) (Repeatable for credit up to 6 units)
• RTVF 122 - KSJS Station Operation & Mgmt 3 unit(s) (Repeatable for credit up to 6 units)
• RTVF 126 - Advanced Audio Mixing 3 unit(s)
• RTVF 131A - Post Production: Color Correction 3 unit(s)
• RTVF 131B - Post Production Editing & Delivery 3 unit(s)
• RTVF 132A - Introduction to Cinematography 3 unit(s)
• RTVF 132B - Advanced Cinematography 3 unit(s)
• RTVF 133 - Film and Television Production Management 3 unit(s)
• RTVF 135 - RTVF Production: Special Projects 3 unit(s) (Repeatable for credit up to 6 units)
• RTVF 136 - Advanced Film & Television Production 3 unit(s)
• RTVF 161 - Advanced Screenwriting 3 unit(s)
• RTVF 163 - Creating and Writing the Television Series 3 unit(s) (Repeatable for credit up to 6 units)
• RTVF 180S - Individual Studies 1-3 unit(s)
• RTVF 181 - Modern Film History 3 unit(s)

University Electives (16 units)

Total Units Required (120 units)