College #1 TCU Technical Film TV and Digital Media Bachelors Degree Requirements.

Programs > Traditional FTDM Major

Students seeking to major in the traditional FTDM program must complete a minimum of 37 semester hours in the major. At least 12 semester hours must be at the 30000-level or above. FTDM majors must complete four steps to graduate, and it is strongly recommended that FTDM majors complete their required courses in this order: Step One: Departmental Core Requirements All students must take these three classes: FTDM 10113 History of Broadcasting FTDM 10123 History of Film FTDM 10143 Introduction to Film and Television Aesthetics Step Two: Take two courses in each of three areas: Production: Any two production courses. Industry: FTDM 20523 and any other FTDM industry course. Critical Studies: FTDM 20583 and any other FTDM critical studies course. Step Three: Complete any combination of three additional FTDM production, industry and/or critical studies courses. Note: FTDM open electives may not be used to fulfill FTDM major requirements. Step Four: Complete 40901 Senior Seminar (1 semester hour) in the last semester of the senior year. Additional Requirements: 1. A minimum of 124 semester hours is required to graduate from TCU. At least 42 semester hours must be earned at the 30000-level or above. 2. FTDM majors must complete a minor of at least 18 hours. Requirements for individual minors must be followed. 3. FTDM majors must complete the Core Curriculum requirements as described elsewhere in the TCU catalog. Information about the Core Curriculum can be found at the web site.: http://www.core.tcu.edu/ 4. A student earning a Bachelor of Arts will take 6 semester hours in one foreign language at the 20000-level or above.

Minimal Requirements For acceptance.

TCU invites applications from qualified high school students who have graduated or expect to graduate from an accredited secondary school. The student should request information about TCU early in the high school career to learn about admission requirements.

Students applying from secondary schools should request, complete, and return application forms following their junior year in high school. Applicants are considered for admission after the Office of Admission receives: a. completed application form b. official secondary school transcript c. SAT or ACT scores d. $40 application fee e. essay and rsum of activities f. secondary school guidance counselor's evaluation of applicant. It is the student's responsibility to complete the application procedure. Students accepted to the University prior to high school graduation are admitted on a tentative basis, pending successful completion of their senior year with academic performance consistent with that upon which the admission decision was based. Verification of graduation is required. Any college-level coursework attempted after admission but before matriculation must be reviewed by the Office of Admission prior to enrollment and may nullify the offer of admission. Admitted students must return a nonrefundable enrollment fee by May 1st (National Candidate Reply Date) to secure a place in the fall class. The following factors are considered when selecting candidates for admission: 1. High School Record. Students are expected to have completed upon graduation a minimumof 4 units of English, 3 units of mathematics (including 2 units of algebra and 1 of geometry), 3 units of science (including one laboratory science), 3 units of social studies, 2 units of foreign language and 2 units of academic electives. The quality and quantity of coursework taken, grades earned, and subsequent rank in the high school class are important in assessing a candidate's probability for success at TCU. 2. Admission Tests. Candidates must present results of the SAT or the ACT. Arrangements to take one of these tests should be made through the student's secondary school. In addition, prospective performance music majors must audition either in person or by recording. Prospective ballet and modern dance majors must also audition. 3. Essay and Counselor's Evaluation. The student's essay is a significant part of the application as is the high school counselor's evaluation. If the candidate has been out of high school more than three years, the counselor's evaluation requirement is waived. 4. Extracurricular Participation. Activities outside of class, including employment, community/volunteer work, and leadership experiences are evaluated. 5. College Courses taken while in high school. The quality of coursework completed and the grades earned will be considered during the admission process. Official college transcripts must be presented to determine transferability of credit. 6. Special Talents. Special consideration will be given to admission of students with special talents whose application profiles diverge from the general population of students admitted and enrolled,

including, but not limited to, artists, athletes, dancers, musicians, poets, and others who demonstrate exceptional ability or potential in their chosen academic, athletic or other area of interest. Special Talent admission decisions will be made by committees or admission officers empowered by the Chancellor.

Cost $48,000 Per year= Annual Cost $192,000 for 4 years Complete all 4 subrequirements: Associates Degree of Science Technology/Video Broadcasting A: COMPOSITION Complete the following courses in English Composition. ENGL-1301............................................ 1 course needed ENGL-1302............................................ 1 course needed B: COMMUNICATIONS Complete one of the following courses in Speech. SPCH-1311 or SPCH-1321 ..................................................... 1 course needed C: SOCIAL SCIENCE Complete one of the following courses in Government. GOVT-2305 or GOVT-2306 ..................................................... 1 course needed D: HEALTH/WELLNESS Complete the following course in Health and Wellness. PHED-1164............................................ 1 course needed 3: MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE REQUIREMENT Complete one of the following courses in Mathematics or Science. MATH-1314 MATH-1316 MATH-1324 MATH-1325 MATH-1332 MATH-1342 MATH-2412 MATH-2421 MATH-2513 BIOL-1406 BIOL-1407 BIOL-1408 BIOL-1409 BIOL-1411 BIOL-2306 BIOL-2316 BIOL-2401 BIOL-2402 BIOL-2406 BIOL-2420 BIOL-2421 CHEM-1405 CHEM-1406 CHEM-1407 CHEM-1411

CHEM-1412 CHEM-2423 CHEM-2425 GEOL-1305 GEOL-1401 GEOL-1403 GEOL-1404 GEOL-1405 GEOL-1445 GEOL-2407 PHYS-1305 PHYS-1364 PHYS-1401 PHYS-1402 PHYS-1403 PHYS-1404 PHYS-1405 PHYS-1407 PHYS-1415 PHYS-1417 PHYS-2425 or PHYS-2426 ..................................................... 1 course needed Tarrant County College District Course Requirements AAS.Radio & Television Broadcasting 02-27-2014 15:06 Page 1 of 2 4: ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Complete all 5 subrequirements: A: REQUIRED COURSES Complete each of the following courses. COMM-1335............................................ 1 course needed COMM-2332............................................ 1 course needed COMM-2339............................................ 1 course needed RTVB-1355............................................ 1 course needed RTVB-1402............................................ 1 course needed RTVB-1409............................................ 1 course needed RTVB-1421............................................ 1 course needed RTVB-1425............................................ 1 course needed RTVB-2347............................................ 1 course needed RTVB-2430............................................ 1 course needed B: REQUIRED COURSE Complete one of the following courses. RTVB-1447 or RTVB-1405 ..................................................... 1 course needed C: REQUIRED COURSE

Complete one of the following courses. COMM-2366 DRAM-2366 or FLMC-1311 ..................................................... 1 course needed D: REQUIRED COURSE Complete one of the following courses. FLMC-2434 or FLMC-1404 ..................................................... 1 course needed E: INTERNSHIP The Internship is taken at the end of the program and requires approval of the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling. RTVB-2487............................................ 1 course needed Cost $3685 for 67 Credits College 3 Texas Tech Radio and Television Bachelors Degree

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Total Cost $29,321