Cal State Northridge Cinema and Television Arts, Option in Media Theory and Criticism
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Cinema and Television Arts, Option in Media Theory and Criticism transfers starts with CTVA 100, CTVA 210 and CTVA 220.
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Cal State Northridge Cinema and Television Arts, Option in Media Theory and Criticism Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Cinema and Television Arts, Option in Media Theory and Criticism major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete all of these
- CTVA 100 Introduction to Mass Communication Arts
- CTVA 210 Television-Film Aesthetics
- CTVA 220 Foundations of Media Writing
Also listed by CSUN
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Additional major preparation courses
1 of these
- CTVA 240 Fundamentals of Video Production
- CTVA 250 Fundamentals of Film Production
- CTVA 260 Introduction to Digital Filmmaking
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Does Cal State Northridge have a Cinema and Television Arts, Option in Media Theory and Criticism major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Cinema and Television Arts, Option in Media Theory and Criticism (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Cinema and Television Arts, Option in Media Theory and Criticism?
Cal State Northridge's Cinema and Television Arts, Option in Media Theory and Criticism major preparation includes CTVA 100, CTVA 210 and CTVA 220. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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