Apply to Film, Television & Digital Media (BA) - UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television

First-Year Applicants

You may apply for admission as a First-Year if you are:

Currently in high school.
OR
A high school graduate, but have not enrolled in a regular session at a college or university.

For first-years, the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television is a four-year program consisting primarily of two years of general college studies and two years of major coursework.

Transfer Applicants

You may apply for admission as a Transfer if you have:

Graduated from high school and completed college-level coursework in a regular session at any college or university since your graduation.
- Note: You cannot disregard your college record and apply as a freshman. We do not accept applications from students seeking second bachelor’s degrees.

For transfer students, the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television is a two-year program for those who have completed two years of general college studies.

Current UCLA Students | Change of Major

You may apply as a Change of Major if you are:

Currently an enrolled student at UCLA.
AND
Have completed one of the approved General Education Plans.

For current UCLA students, the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television is a two-year program for those who have completed two years of general college studies. The Department of Film, Television and Digital Media (FTVDM) admits Change of Major students only once each year for the Fall Quarter.

How to Apply

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First-Year Applicants

You may apply for admission as a First-Year if you are:
– Currently in high school.
OR
– A high school graduate, but have not enrolled in a regular session at a college or university.

For first-years, the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television is a four-year program consisting primarily of two years of general college studies and two years of major coursework.

Contact: filmundergrad@tft.ucla.edu

1

Prepare

APPLICATION WORKSHEET AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY

2

October 1 – December 2, 2024

UC Application

Complete the University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission.

Indicate Film and Television as the Major.
For more information about UCLA Undergraduate Admissions, go to: http://www.admission.ucla.edu/
- Please note that the UC Application ID number is needed to complete the supplemental application.

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Deadline: December 9, 2024

Supplemental Application

Complete the Undergraduate FTVDM Supplemental Application.

Create an account with Acceptd.
- Note: This is not the same login used for the UC Application.
Complete all required information.
Indicate Areas of Interest within Film.
Upload Supplemental Materials.
- Personal Essay (2 page max)
- Life Challenge Essay (2 page max)
- Writing Sample
  - Critical Essay (3 page max)
  - or
  - Creative Writing (5 page max)
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation.
- Enter the Names and Emails of all recommenders into the Undergraduate FTVDM Supplemental Application.
Upload Unofficial copies of all Transcripts.

By the time of entrance, First-Year Applicants must:

Have at least a 3.0 GPA (CA Residents) or 3.4 GPA (Non-CA Residents)
Satisfy the University of California’s General First-Year Admission Requirements.

Transfer Applicants

You may apply for admission as a Transfer if you have:
-Graduated from high school and completed college-level coursework in a regular session at any college or university since your graduation.
–Note: You cannot disregard your college record and apply as a first-year. We do not accept applications from students seeking second bachelor’s degrees.

For transfer students, the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television is a two-year program for those who have completed two years of general college studies.

Contact: filmundergrad@tft.ucla.edu

1

Prepare

APPLICATION WORKSHEET AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY

2

October 1 – December 2, 2024

UC Application

Complete the University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission.

Indicate Film and Television as the First Choice Major.
For more information on UCLA Undergraduate Admissions, go to: http://www.admission.ucla.edu/
- Please note that the UC Application ID number is needed to complete the supplemental application.

3

Deadline: January 13, 2025

Supplemental Application

Complete the Undergraduate FTVDM Supplemental Application.

Create an account with Acceptd.
- Note: This is not the same login used for the UC Application.
Complete all required information.
Indicate Areas of Interest within Film.
Select the GE Plan completed. For information on the TFT General Education requirements, visit https://www.tft.ucla.edu/ge.
Upload Supplemental Materials.
- Personal Essay (2 page max).
- Life Challenge Essay (2 page max)
- Critical Essay (3 page max).
- Creative Writing (5 page max).
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation.
- Enter the Names and Emails of all recommenders into the Undergraduate FTVDM Supplemental Application.
Unofficial copies of all Transcripts.

By the time of entrance, Transfer Applicants must:

Have at least a 3.2 GPA.
Satisfy the University of California’s General Transfer Admission Requirements.
Complete a minimum of 60 semester/90 quarter units of transferable work.
Complete ONE of the following General Education Plans:
- UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television GE Requirements.
- Another UC campus GE Requirements.
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) at a California Community College.

Change of Major

You may apply as a Change of Major if you are:
-Currently an enrolled student at UCLA.
AND
-Have completed one of the approved General Education Plans.

For current UCLA students, the Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television is a two-year program for those who have completed two years of general college studies. The Department of Film, Television and Digital Media (FTVDM) admits Change of Major students only once each year for the Fall Quarter.

Contact: filmundergrad@tft.ucla.edu

1

Prepare

APPLICATION WORKSHEET AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY

2

December 9, 2024 – January 13, 2025

Online Application

Complete the Undergraduate Program Change Petition

Complete the Undergraduate FTVDM Supplemental Application.

- Email filmundergrad@tft.ucla.edu to receive a Fee Waiver Code.

Complete all required information.

Indicate Areas of Interest within Film.
Select the GE Plan completed. For information on the TFT General Education requirements, visit https://www.tft.ucla.edu/ge.
Upload Supplemental Materials.
- Completed Program Change Petition
- Personal Essay (2 page max).
- Life Challenge Essay (2 page max).
- Critical Essay (3 page max).
- Creative Writing (5 page max).
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation.
- Enter the Names and Emails of all recommenders into the Undergraduate FTVDM Supplemental Application.
Submit Unofficial UCLA Transcripts.

By the time of entrance, Change of Major Applicants must:

Have at least a 3.2 GPA.
Enroll at UCLA in Winter & Spring Quarters of the current academic year.
Complete a minimum of 90 and not exceed a maximum of 135 quarter units of coursework.
Complete ONE of the following General Education Plans:
- UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television GE Requirements.
- Another UCLA Major GE Requirements.

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Film, Television & Digital Media (BA)

How to apply

First-Year Applicants

Transfer Applicants

Current UCLA Students | Change of Major

How to Apply

First-Year Applicants

Prepare

UC Application

Supplemental Application

By the time of entrance, First-Year Applicants must:

Transfer Applicants

Prepare

UC Application

Supplemental Application

By the time of entrance, Transfer Applicants must:

Change of Major

Prepare

Online Application

By the time of entrance, Change of Major Applicants must: