UC San Diego Cinematic Arts and Film Studies, Cinematic Arts
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Cinematic Arts and Film Studies, Cinematic Arts transfers starts with FILM 71, FILM 72 and FILM 73; the full list is below.
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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Major Requirements
UC San Diego Cinematic Arts and Film Studies, Cinematic Arts Major Preparation
The courses UC San Diego lists as Cinematic Arts and Film Studies, Cinematic Arts major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division requirements
Complete all of these
- FILM 71 Fundamentals of Cinematography
- FILM 72 Fundamentals of Directing
- FILM 73 Fundamentals of Editing
- VIS 84 Film History
Complete 3 of these
- COMM 20 Analysis of Media Forms and Cultures
- COMM 30 Digital Media Literacy: Analyzing Forms, Practices, and Infrastructures of Mediated Public Life
- HILD 14 Film and History in Latin America
- TDGE 10 Theatre and Film
- TDGE 11 Great Performances on Film
- TDGE 12 Topics in Cinema and Race
- TDTR 20 Dance on Film
- VIS 6 Race, Gender, and Robots
- VIS 7 Movie Magic from Melies to Marvel
- VIS 84B Film Aesthetics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC San Diego have a Cinematic Arts and Film Studies, Cinematic Arts major for transfer students?
Yes. UC San Diego offers Cinematic Arts and Film Studies, Cinematic Arts (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Cinematic Arts and Film Studies, Cinematic Arts?
UC San Diego's Cinematic Arts and Film Studies, Cinematic Arts major preparation includes FILM 71, FILM 72, FILM 73, VIS 84, COMM 20 and COMM 30, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC San Diego Cinematic Arts and Film Studies, Cinematic Arts?
UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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