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    Cal State Monterey Bay Cinematic Arts & Technology
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State Monterey Bay lists for Cinematic Arts & Technology transfers starts with CART 200, CART 228 and CART 230; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUMB for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Cinematic Arts & Technology

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State Monterey Bay Cinematic Arts & Technology Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State Monterey Bay lists as Cinematic Arts & Technology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUMB's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Preparation courses for the major

    Courses listed

    • CART 200 Cinematic Arts Fundamentals
    • CART 228 Cinematic History 1849-1960
    • CART 230 The Art of Storytelling

    Complete 4 units from these

    • CART 202 Fundamentals of Production Lighting
    • CART 205 Production Management
    • CART 206 Marketing Strategies
    • CART 208 Business for Filmmakers
    • CART 216 Art of the Film Pitch
    • CART 217 Podcasting Workshop
    • CART 219 Storyboading Workshop
    • CART 225 Distribrution Workshop
    • CART 235 Queer Film Theory
    • CART 240 Introduction to Screenwriting
    • CART 251 Voice and Speech
    • CART 255 The Actor's Process
    • CART 260 Experiments in Sound
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, CSUMB's own Cinematic Arts & Technology requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Cal State Monterey Bay have a Cinematic Arts & Technology major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State Monterey Bay offers Cinematic Arts & Technology (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Monterey Bay for Cinematic Arts & Technology?

    Cal State Monterey Bay's Cinematic Arts & Technology major preparation includes CART 200, CART 228, CART 230, CART 202, CART 205 and CART 206, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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