Study Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Film, and Digital Production at University of California, Riverside (Business) in the USA, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, Film, and Digital Production

USA

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What will I learn?

The Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production offers a B.A. in Theatre, Film, and Digital Production. The major focuses on three broad areas of theatre and film: literature, history, and criticism performance, design, direction, and technology and the elements of production. Students have the opportunity to write, perform, direct, and design. Four stages are available for rehearsals and performances: the 500-seat proscenium University Theatre, the 125-seat Studio Theatre in the Arts building with state-of-the-moment equipment for facilities, and the 125-seat Rehearsal Lab.
Students are able to practice acting in faculty-directed shows, student productions, and class presentations. Special projects and studies are offered for advanced students to produce an original work or to study in more depth acting, directing, design, or playwriting.
As part of the Theatre, Film, and Digital Production Department’s ongoing goal to provide a comprehensive and world-class program in the performing arts, a Film Making Track is offered for students who are primarily interested in pursuing the goal of becoming filmmakers. In addition to taking classes in filmmaking, screenwriting, acting, and technology, students will also take classes in literature and theory as requirements.

Which department am I in?

College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$15,588.00 per year
Start date

March 2027

Venue

Main Campus

900 University Avenue,

Riverside,

California,

92521, West, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$15,588.00 per year
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

900 University Avenue,

Riverside,

California,

92521, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To meet minimum requirements to be considered for UCR selection, you must earn a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to an 85 percent on a 100 percent scale). The assessment of a qualifying GPA is based on “a–g” courses (required high school/secondary classes) completed in years 10 and 11. If the high school/secondary school offers a different curriculum, your academic achievement will be based on that educational systems grading scale.

English Language proficiency

You can demonstrate proficiency by meeting any of the following exam benchmarks. Keep in mind that you must complete one of these exams by December of your final year of high school/secondary school.

Score 3, 4 or 5 on the AP examination in English Language and Composition, or English Literature and Composition

Score 6 or 7 on the IB Standard Level examination in English (Language A only)

Score 5, 6 or 7 on the IB Higher Level examination in English (Language A only)

Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination: Internet-based test (iBT): Minimum score of 80 or better; Paper-delivered test: Minimum score of 60 or better.

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 115

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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