Film, Television & Digital Media (BA)
How to apply
First-Year Applicants
You may apply for admission as a first-year if you meet the following criteria
You’re currently in high school.
Or, you’ve already graduated from high school, but haven’t yet 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.
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First-Year Applicants
You’re currently in high school.
Or, you’ve already graduated from high school, but haven’t yet 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.
October 1 – November 30, 2023
UC Application
Complete the University of California Application for Undergraduate Admission.
- Indicate Film and Television as the First Choice Major.
- For more information about UCLA Undergraduate Admissions, go to: http://www.admission.ucla.edu/
Deadline: December 7, 2023
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, Freshman 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 Freshman Admission Requirements.
Transfer Applicants
You 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 baccalaureate 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.
UC Application
October 1–November 30, 2023
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/
Deadline: January 11, 2024
Supplemental Application
Complete the Undergraduate FTVDM Supplemental Application.
- Must be completed ONLINE by January 11, 2024.
- 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 http://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 film Undergraduate 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
December 9, 2023 – January 11, 2024
Online Application
Complete the Undergraduate Program Change Petition
Complete the Undergraduate FTVDM Supplemental Application.
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- 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 http://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.