Programs
B.A., Cinema and Television Arts
Electronic Media Management
Operational and management aspects of independent, studio and network electronic media, including business structures, personnel, budgets, advertising, sales, research and regulation of the media industries. A minor also is offered in this option.
B.A., Cinema and Television Arts
Film Production
Conceptualization, production, directing, editing and distribution of cinema projects. In order to qualify for the Film Production Option, a student must earn the appropriate grades in the designated prerequisite courses for Film Production, submit a portfolio and have that portfolio approved by the Film Production Faculty. Once a student’s portfolio is approved, the student’s major would …
B.A., Cinema and Television Arts
Media Theory and Criticism
History, theory and critical analysis of the culture of film and electronic media, providing a background for all professional training, with specific preparation for careers in teaching or research.
B.A., Cinema and Television Arts
Multimedia Production
Pre-production, production and distribution of digital material for film, television and interactive media. Students acquire effective computer skills to design websites, create streaming audio and video, and develop games and virtual reality productions.
B.A., Cinema and Television Arts
Screenwriting
Conceptualization, structuring and writing of scripts for film, television and new media.
B.A., Cinema and Television Arts
Television Production
Pre-production, production and postproduction techniques for all television formats—encompassing producing, directing and all other creative aspects of studio and field production.
Minor in Electronic Media Management
This 18-unit minor, with an emphasis in Electronic Media Management, provides a focused study of issues encountered in entertainment media management. Advisement Academic advisement is required. Your advisor’s signature will be required prior to registration each semester. Observe all CTVA advisement dates and check with your advisor on a regular basis: take advantage of his …
M.F.A., Screenwriting
The California State University, Northridge Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting degree is for students who seek a rigorous, professionally oriented education in writing for film and television. The Department of Cinema and Television Arts prepares highly skilled and motivated individuals for careers in the entertainment industry and for careers as artist-teachers in college and …