The Department of Film and Theatre prepares students for successful careers and leadership roles in performance and media. We develop media artists, directors, screenwriters, actors, designers, cinematographers, producers, technicians, educators, and scholars of the highest possible caliber. The entertainment industry is one of the largest contributors to the national economy, and media creators and performers are some of the strongest influencers in our society. To produce and distribute media that influence cultural dialogue, requires a rigorous liberal arts education. All aspects of Film and Theatre are under the guidance of award-winning filmmakers and theatre professionals, many of whom work in the industry. As a center for the training of future artists the Department of Film and Theatre is committed to introducing a diversity of fine arts and cultures to students. The Department provides students with the foundation to enter the entertainment industry, giving them excellent preparation to attend graduate school or enter the profession directly after graduating with their program degree.<br><br>The BA in Radio-Television-Film focuses on the development of creative voice and artistic expression in the context of a rigorous liberal arts education. This comprehensive program emphasizes a hands-on, project-based approach in which students will learn all the aspects of radio, television and film production through the use of our state-of-the-art facilities and best industry practices. Students will receive a solid foundation in the areas of Television/Film Production, Screenwriting, Radio-Television-Film Studies and Radio/Audio Production. Our Radio-Television-Film Studies program offers a comprehensive study of media from historical, cultural, and critical perspectives. While earning a BA in Radio-Television-Film students gain industry experience working with Spartan Studios (our in-house film studio), developing their directing skills for television and film, interning for local film festivals, or working on numerous media projects from the Bay Area to Los Angeles, across the country, and internationally.