University of CaliforniaSanta Cruz

2009-10FILM

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DIGITAL MEDIAUNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

• History and Critical Studies •

• Production •

Film and Digital Media Department101 Communications

University of CaliforniaSanta Cruz, CA 95064

(831) 459-3204film@ucsc.edu

http://film.ucsc.edu/

FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA MAJORAT UC SANTA CRUZ

PHILOSOPHY:The Film and Digital Media major at UCSC offers an integrated curriculum involving theory,criticism, and cultural analysis, as well as a production program in the aesthetics andtechniques of film, video and digital media. This Bachelor of Arts degree program providesstudents with the critical skills, theoretical concepts, and historical knowledge necessary toanalyze cinema, television, video art, and new media, along with the up-to-date technicalknowledge, practical skills, and artistic background needed to produce film, video, and digitalmedia. The major provides a course of study that develops an understanding of movingimage and digital media as essential tools of communication and artistic practice.

Students in the general Film and Digital Media major develop an understanding of majormovements in world cinema and different aesthetic approaches to the medium, while alsostudying the cultural impact of television and the rise of video and digital art in recentdecades. Students in the highly selective Production Concentration are encouraged todemonstrate technical proficiency and creative vision in film and digital media productionwhile creating films, videos and digital artworks. Students admitted to the Critical StudiesConcentration focus on advanced study of moving image history and theory.

The Integrated Critical Practice Concentration will serve students currently enrolled in themajor who have a special aptitude for and interest in combining work in critical studies andproduction. The concentration provides them with a more rigorous pathway through themajor and, in their senior year, allows them to work on a senior project that integratescreative and intellectual work.

Students in all facets of the major develop skills in media analysis while maintaining abroadly-based liberal arts perspective. The UCSC program is interdisciplinary, combiningtheory and practice in film, video, and digital media with study in other areas of the arts,humanities, and social sciences that help students understand the role these media play insociety.

Over the years our graduates have established careers as professionals in the fields of film,video, television and digital media, working as filmmakers, editors, digital media artists, filmarchivists, media educators, film festival curators, script analysts, television producers,computer programmers and studio executives. Recent graduates have screened work at theSundance Film Festival, Cinequest, Milan Film Festival, Santa Cruz Film Festival, and onHBO. Graduates of the Film and Digital Media program also have a strong track record ofgaining admission to the top graduate programs for M.A., M.F.A. and Ph.D. degrees,including USC, UCLA, NYU, Columbia, The American Film Institute, Cal Arts, the Universityof Iowa, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Professor Eli Hollander with Film170B, Fundamentals of Film andVideo Production, in the department’sDigital Media Lab. (Fall 2004)

FACULTY MEMBERS AND THEIR PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Lawrence Andrews, Associate Professor: Film and video production, installation and media art.http://film.ucsc.edu/faculty/lawrence_andrews

Caetlin Benson-Allott, Assistant Professor: Distribution studies; technology and culture; film historyand theory; new media studies; queer and feminist theory; horror and the history of special effects.http://film.ucsc.edu/faculty/caetlin_benson-allott

Sharon Daniel, Professor: Participatory culture, technology and social inclusion, public art.http://arts.ucsc.edu/sdaniel

Irene Gustafson, Assistant Professor: Producing across the boundaries between “theory” and“practice”; non-fiction; gender and queer studies; production design.http://arts.ucsc.edu/faculty/gustafson

Amelie Hastie, Associate Professor: Theories and historiographies of film and television; criticalstudies in feminism, authorship, interdisciplinarity, and material forms.http://film.ucsc.edu/faculty/amelie_hastie

Eli Hollander, Professor: Film and video directing, editing, cinematography, videography, digitalimage generation and screenwriting. http://film.ucsc.edu/faculty/eli_hollander

L.S. Kim, Associate Professor: Television history and theory; racial discourse; feminist criticism;Asian American media production; industrial practices and social change in both mainstreamHollywood and alternative media. http://film.ucsc.edu/faculty/ls_kim

Peter Limbrick, Assistant Professor: International cinemas, intersections of race, gender, andsexuality; theories of globalization, transnationalism, and postcoloniality; queer theory.http://film.ucsc.edu/faculty/peter_limbrick

Charles Lord, Professor: Film and video directing and editing; video theory and history; videoinstallation; screenwriting; documentary production. http://arts.ucsc.edu/faculty/Lord

Irene Lusztig, Assistant Professor: Film and video production; experimental documentary;ethnographic film; autobiographical film; editing. http://film.ucsc.edu/faculty/irene_lusztig

Margaret Morse, Professor: Digital and electronic media theory and criticism; media art; mediahistory; technology and culture; film history and theory; German cinema; documentary and sciencefiction. http://film.ucsc.edu/faculty/margaret_morse

Warren Sack, Associate Professor: Theory and practice of digital media; software design and mediatheory. http://people.ucsc.edu/~wsack

Shelley Stamp, Professor: Film history, theory, and criticism; silent cinema; female filmmakers; filmcensorship; histories of moviegoing; early Hollywood. http://arts.ucsc.edu/faculty/stamp

Gustavo Vazquez, Associate Professor: Film and video production; directing drama, documentaryand experimental; cross-cultural experiences in film; film festival curator.http://film.ucsc.edu/faculty/gustavo_vazquez

Yiman Wang, Assistant Professor: Transnational/trans-regional Chinese cinemas of all periods;Intra-Asian and cross-Pacific film remakes; Pan-East Asian celebrity culture; East Asian culturalstudies; Asian American cinema. http://film.ucsc.edu/faculty/yiman_wang

Interviews with most of our faculty are available on the department website:http://film.ucsc.edu/people

OVERVIEW OF FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA

Major: The general Film and Digital Media major requires three lower-division, nine upper-division courses in residence, and satisfaction of the senior comprehensive requirement.Students are encouraged to complete the lower-division courses as early in their studies aspossible so that the petition to full major status is accomplished no later than the first quarterof the junior year. Acceptance into the general major does not guarantee acceptance intoeither concentration, which must be applied for separately.

Students are advised to take FILM 120, Introduction to Film Theory and Criticism, during thefall quarter of their second year: FILM 20A and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing andComposition requirements (UCSC GEs) are prerequisites for FILM 120. Completion of FILM120 will satisfy the General Education W (writing) requirement and will prepare students forfurther study in upper-division Film and Digital Media courses.

Most upper-division courses offered by the Film and Digital Media Department are limited inenrollment: Admission to them is restricted based on completion of prerequisites and othermajor requirements.

Prior to enrolling in upper-division courses in production, digital media, or new media,students are strongly encouraged to become familiar with the basics of computers,specifically the Macintosh platform. UCSC Instructional Computing is a campus unit thatoffers training and support for students who need to develop their computer skills. For moreinformation, visit their website at http://ic.ucsc.edu/.

DECLARING THE FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA MAJOR

Please note: Indicating a major at admission only demonstrates an interest in a field of studyand is not a declaration of a major or a pre-major. You must complete the prerequisitecoursework with the grade standard to officially declare a Film & Digital Media major or pre-major.

Pre-Major: Students who have completed one lower-division requirement (FILM 20A, 20B or20C) with a grade of B- or better may declare the Film & Digital Media pre-major. Pre-majorsare eligible for priority enrollment in certain upper-division classes (e.g., FILM 120 and 152),provided they have satisfied the necessary prerequisites.

Generally, our department adviser holds group pre-major/major declaration meetings thatare advertised and scheduled during the beginning of each quarter. At these meetings, youwill learn more about the program and map out a study plan for finishing the major.

When students complete their second lower-division requirement with a B- or better, theyare automatically admitted to the major and do not have to meet with our adviser.

Major: Students who do not declare the pre-major are eligible to declare the Film & DigitalMedia major after completion of two of the three required lower-division courses with aminimum grade of B- or better (FILM 20A and either 20B or 20C). Some upper-divisionF&DM classes are restricted to majors and pre-majors during pre-enrollment, so werecommend that you declare the major late in your second year or early in your junior year.When you are ready to declare the Film & Digital Media major, you will be directed to attenda pre-major/major declaration meeting (see pre-major).

Transfer Students: All transfer students must earn a B- or higher in two 20-level courses (20Aand either 20B or 20C of which at least one must be taken at UCSC) in order to declare themajor. By completing one lower division course with a B- or higher, transfer students areeligible to declare the F&DM Pre-Major. Transfer students must petition the department tohave equivalent lower-division courses taken at their current institution count toward theirUCSC major requirements.

As preparation, prospective transfer students are encouraged to fulfill at least one lower-division Film and Digital Media major requirement (Film 20A recommended) through UCSCSummer Session prior to their transfer.

Students who do not complete at least one lower-division major requirement (Film 20A)through Summer Session, students who are interested in graduating with a double major,and students who must finish general education requirements may need additional time tocomplete their studies. Transfer students are strongly encouraged to speak with an academicadviser at the department office prior to enrolling in classes in order to determine their statusand to be advised about the declaration of major process.

Film Minor: The minor in Film and Digital Media offers a foundation in visual culture andcontributes important scholarly techniques of value to other disciplines. To declare the F&DMminor, students must complete Film 20A and one other Film 20-level course. Students earn aminor in Film and Digital Media by completing eight courses: two lower-division courses,and six upper-division courses - four from the core curriculum of the general major and twoelectives. There is no production component in the minor nor is there a comprehensiverequirement.

Declared F&DM minors are able to enroll in the core curriculum courses (Film 120 and all ofthe courses in the 130s) as well as most of the upper-division courses in critical studies.

The Film & Digital Media Department sponsorsmany public events throughout the academicyear, including special screenings and visits fromrenowned scholars, artists, filmmakers, and otherprofessionals in the field.

Professor Judith Donath from the MIT Media Labdiscussing Sociable Media in Studio C. (Spring 2005)http://smg.media.mit.edu/people/judith

PURSUING PRODUCTION IN FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA

Production Concentration: Students in the general Film and Digital Media major may beinterested in the Production Concentration within the major. After completing Film 170B,Fundamentals of Film/Video Production (see Production/Studio Courses), students mayapply to the Production Concentration by submitting works completed in 170B to a portfolioreview which is conducted at the end of each quarter. Committees of Film and Digital Mediaproduction faculty review the applications and works submitted and select students who willbe admitted to the Production Concentration. The pathway is not reflected on the degreeawarded, but students who are accepted to the Production Concentration have priority in theapplication selection process for future studio classes.

Production/Studio Courses: Admission to upper-division production courses is generallyrestricted to third- and fourth-year students. FILM 170A, Fundamentals of Digital MediaProduction, or 170B, Fundamentals of Film and Video Production, are the prerequisites to allother hands-on production courses. An application process that includes a review of coursestaken and a written essay determines admission to FILM 170B.

Personal Computer Purchases: The department recognizes that students often purchase anew computer before or during their first year at UCSC. It is strongly suggested thatstudents who plan to apply for the Production Concentration wait until they have completedsome upper division F&DM courses before making this investment. Students are encouragedto consult with the department office, the web site, or Bay Tree Bookstore for a list ofrecommended computers, software packages, range of options, and prices.

CRITICAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION

The Critical Studies Concentration provides a more rigorous pathway through the Film andDigital Media major and offers classes specifically reserved for seniors who have exceptionalabilities. Students are eligible to apply for the Critical Studies Concentration in spring quarterof their junior year, provided they have completed FILM 120 and at least three other upper-division critical studies classes. Applicants must already be declared Film and Digital Mediamajors in good standing.

Student application materials are reviewed by a committee of Film and Digital Media criticalstudies faculty. Admission to the Critical Studies Concentration will be granted to studentswho have overwhelmingly excellent evaluations, an outstanding writing sample, and a clearstatement of purpose.

INTEGRATED CRITICAL PRACTICE CONCENTRATION

The Integrated Critical Practice Concentration provides a more rigorous pathway throughthe Film and Digital Media major and offers classes specifically reserved for seniors withexceptional abilities in both critical studies and production who seek to combine creative andscholarly work. Students are eligible to apply for the Integrated Critical PracticeConcentration in the last quarter of their junior year, provided they have completed FILM120 and at least three other upper-division critical studies classes. Students not alreadyadmitted to the Production Concentration should apply simultaneously to the ProductionConcentration. Acceptance into the Production Concentration is a necessary pre-condition

for acceptance into the Integrated Critical Practice Concentration. Applicants must alreadybe declared Film and Digital Media majors in good standing.

Application materials and instructions are available at the Film and Digital Media DepartmentOffice. Student application materials are reviewed by a committee of Film and Digital Mediafaculty. Admission to the Integrated Critical Practice Concentration will be granted tostudents with overwhelmingly excellent evaluations, an outstanding writing sample, and aclear statement of purpose outlining a senior project that integrates critical studies andproduction work. Students may reapply a second time if not accepted, but not later than thefirst quarter of their senior year.

INTERNSHIPS, INDEPENDENT STUDIES, AND FIELD STUDIES

Internships: Many students supplement their class work by pursuing internships withoutside organizations, such as production companies, community television stations andnon-profit arts groups. Students may explore opportunities for internships during theregular academic year or during summer break. Information about internships is posted onbulletin boards in the Communications Building. A more extensive listing of internshipopportunities can be found at the UCSC Career Center's websitehttp://intern.ucsc.edu/student.html. Students may earn academic credits for internships ifthey obtain approval from a faculty adviser.

Independent Studies:Students may propose to work with faculty guidance on individual studies in areas that areof particular interest to them and which fall outside or expand on the regular curricularofferings. Generally, these individual studies are undertaken by advanced students whowork within the research area of one or more faculty.

Production independent studies will not be approved if they will impact the facilities orsupport staff in any way. This includes access to the checkout lab, editing rooms, orcomputer labs. In order to provide time for revision, proposals must be submitted to facultyfor consideration by the eighth week of the previous quarter. Students may only proposeindependent studies with faculty members under whom they have previously studied. Thestudent must also be in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Internship and Independent Study credits count toward total credits needed for graduationbut may not be used to satisfy major requirements (including electives) in Film and DigitalMedia.

FACILITIES

Campus Facilities: Across campus, classrooms, seminar rooms and lecture auditoriums ofvarious sizes are equipped with 16mm film projectors, VCRs, laser disc and DVD players,and video/data projectors to enable close study of moving images. The Media Theater is a400-seat theater/classroom with surround sound capability used for large lecture courses, aswell as a venue for the annual screening of student works. The theater is equipped with35mm film projectors. Many computer labs on campus are equipped with video, audio,desktop and web publishing software. The Media Center at McHenry Library housesthousands of videotapes, laser discs, DVDs, and CD-ROMs that are available for individualviewing and study. Our collection includes a diverse range of international feature films,experimental film and video work, animation, silent films and documentaries. The libraryalso owns an up-to-date collection of reference material, books and scholarly journals relatedto film, television and media studies.

Film and Digital Media Facilities: The department and operations offices, faculty offices,production facilities, and classrooms are located in the Communications Building, a modernfacility designed as an optimal educational environment for all aspects of the Film and DigitalMedia program. Our facilities include a 90-seat theater/classroom with surround sound,three media-equipped seminar rooms, a surround sound editing and screening room, a smallscreening room, a production classroom, and a large production studio equipped with greenscreen and lighting grid. Our computer lab/digital media classroom contains one Mac ProSingle Quad-Core Intel Xeon equipped Instructor station, and ten 24” Aluminum iMac2.93Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo student stations. Each station is equipped with a second flat panelLCD monitor, sound, still image, 3D modeling, and video editing and processing software, aswell as open source software for digital art projects. There are also six individual editingsuites available for student use. We use the most current version of Final Cut Pro as ourprimary editing platform. Two of the editing suites have additional equipment for advancedcolor correction. Format conversion and sound sweetening rooms, as well as a surround-sound mixing room, provide ancillary support for video and digital media post production.Students currently enrolled in a production course have 24-hour access to our facilities andmay book editing suites or the large production studio for their class projects via an onlinereservation system.Our Equipment Check-Out Lab maintains an extensive inventory of equipment available forFilm & Digital Media majors currently enrolled in production classes. The lab inventoryincludes high-definition flash-based video camcorders and tripods, camera supportequipment, such as lighting kits, reflectors, light meters, lenses, dollies, and grip equipment.Audio gear, including a wide assortment of microphones, booms, pistol grips and digitalaudio recorders, is also available.

For more information on the department's inventory of equipment contact the CheckoutLab at: fdmcheckout@ucsc.edu; (831) 459-4062

Visit Slugfilm (http://slugfilm.ucsc.edu/), the F&DM department’s production website, formore information on equipment and facilities.

Film and Digital Media students currently enrolled inproduction courses have equipment available to them to checkout for class projects from the department's Checkout Lab.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Eyecandy is a quarterly, student-run Film and Digital Media journal founded in the fall of1999. Eyecandy focuses on analytical, critical, and theoretical issues in film and digital media,as opposed to the more evaluative criticism found in popular press. Eyecandy examines filmand digital media in relation to other significant issues such as art form, social and culturaltheory and politics. Above all, Eyecandy is a forum for writers from all fields to discuss andraise issues about film and digital media as a popular phenomenon and area of critical study.http://eyecandy.ucsc.edu/

SCTV Channel 31 transmits to the campus community. The programming is diverse andincludes student film and video submissions. http://sctv.ucsc.edu/

Film Production Coalition is a UCSC student organization that offers the UCSC filmcommunity guest lectures, student productions, and hands-on film production experience.http://fpc.ucsc.edu

Moxie Production Group is a UCSC student organization that strives to offer students whoare serious about the industry trade of filmmaking a chance to experience and work in anenvironment that reflects professional independent filmmaking. http://moxie.ucsc.edu/

The Film and Digital Media Department is directly involved in administering the followingannual awards/scholarships. Prior to deadline dates, eligible students will be contacted viaemail by the department with specifics on application procedures but we encourage ourstudents to keep these in mind as they prepare for and work on projects, research, and extracurricular activities. We strongly encourage our eligible students to participate and hope thatadvanced knowledge of these opportunities will help all students be better prepared whenthe announcements go out throughout the year!

* Dates are approximate – dept. notifiesstudents of application availability and deadlines.

Florence French Scholarship * Applications available – Nov.* Applications due – late Jan.

The Florence French Financial Aid Fund for Art is a bequest “to provide scholarships in artfor worthy students in need of financial aid.” The F&DM department awards this scholarshipto students in support of a specific project or to cover additional academic expenses.ELIGIBLE:F&DM juniors and seniors in good academic standing who currently receive financial aid.AWARDS:Typically range between $250-$800--granted for support of a specific project or to coveradditional academic expenses not included in your standard student budget.

Film & Digital Media Porter Fellowship * Applications available – beginning of each quarter* Check dept. website or see office for details

Fellowships will be granted for specific proposals to be completed by the end of the currentor following quarter. Students may propose a project to be completed in a F&DM class, aproject or research done as an independent study, or an extracurricular project. Studentsmust be sponsored by a F&DM faculty member. Eligible projects include, but are not limitedto, creative work in film, video or digital media or research projects in film, video, televisionand digital media. Additionally, proposals might involve supporting a project such asorganizing a campus film series, hosting a guest speaker or visiting artist, attending aconference or film festival, or similar events. Awards are granted on the basis of theproposed project’s creative and/or intellectual promise, the applicant’s previous record ofachievement, and faculty recommendation.ELIGIBLE:Junior & Senior Porter College students declared as F&DM majors.AWARDS:Typically range between $300-$1000--determined by the student’s proposed budget.

UCSC Deans’ and Chancellor’s Awards Applications available – Jan.Applications due – mid-April

FILM & DIGITAL MEDIA STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Through these awards, the Deans and Chancellor wish to encourage and stimulateoutstanding scholarship and creativity among undergraduate students based on workdeveloped in courses or programs in the normal pattern of academic activity at UCSC.

Deans’ Undergraduate AwardsFifty undergraduate students, ten from each of the five academic divisions, will receive theDean’s Award (certificate and $100). Recipients will be considered for the Chancellor’sAward. Students are encouraged to submit an outstanding creative project, research paper orproject, details and documentation about their organized event, or similar endeavors to beconsidered for this prestigious award.* Department nominees (usually two) are granted a Deans’ award (certificate and $100) andconsidered for a Chancellor’s award.

Chancellor’s Undergraduate AwardsThe best of three students from each of the divisions will also receive the Chancellor’s Award(certificate and an additional $100). Recipients will be considered for the Steck Award.

Steck AwardIn recognition of the most outstanding completed senior thesis/research project, onegraduating senior will be selected as the recipient of the Steck Award. The student willreceive $1,000 and a certificate. In addition, his or her senior thesis/research project will bebound and copies given to the student, the research supervisor, McHenry Library, and theSteck family, whose generous contributions have made this award possible.

Additional OpportunitiesCheck the bulletin boards on the main floor of the Communications building or the tables inthe waiting area of the department office. We post a variety of off-campus educational andfinancial support opportunities that may interest our students.

Many of the campus colleges administer their own and other scholarships, fellowships, andawards. Check with your college to find out about possible opportunities for financialsupport.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

Preview Day: You can maximize your visit to the UCSC campus by planning to attendPreview Day in October for a full campus event that includes tours, introductions to variouscampus units, and faculty-staffed department tables. If possible, come a day or two early toexperience an ‘active’ campus during weekdays while classes are in session. Preview Day isan opportunity for you to learn about academic programs offered at UCSC and a chance tointeract with faculty and student representatives from the departments. The Film and DigitalMedia department may offer a tour of its facility on Preview Day(http://admissions.ucsc.edu/pday09/). Contact Admissions to find out more information(date, time, and location) about Preview Day - (831) 459-4008, admissions@ucsc.edu. Checkwith our department a few weeks prior to Preview Day to find out if we will be conducting atour.

Spring Quarter: During the month of April, UCSC Admissions hosts “Spring Spotlight” - acalendar of events and tours intended for newly admitted students. “Spring Spotlight” isespecially valuable for students who are making their final decision in choosing a university.During these weeks, the F&DM department offers several overviews of the program. Weusually offer a tour of the facilities on the days F&DM faculty lead the overview. We mayoffer a tour on days when the advising staff leads the overview. Please check the websitearound the middle of March for details on scheduled overviews.

Faculty: Our faculty are the best resource for learning about the philosophies andfoundations of the F&DM program. Faculty can explain what this program strives to teachour students and the value of an Arts education in today's world. They have moreknowledge about possible careers students might choose and how this program might differfrom other film programs.

Department Staff: Department staff (adviser and assistant) can offer more specificinformation about navigating through the major and the curriculum.

Student Representatives: At the start of Fall quarter, our faculty select two outstandingSenior F&DM students to represent the department. In addition to various departmentalduties, they serve as ambassadors between faculty and students. Our student representativesare available for prospective students to contact via email. They are a great resource and cantell you about the program and answer your questions from a student's perspective. If youare interested in emailing them, contact the department.F&DM Public Screenings, Exhibitions and Events: The Film and Digital Media Departmentsponsors many screenings, lectures and artists’ visits that are open to the public. These eventsare excellent opportunities to experience our program and meet F&DM students and faculty.Some upper-division courses hold public screenings and exhibitions of final projects at theend of each quarter. The "Events" page on our department website and the UCSC CampusCalendar Website list department and campus events, respectively.Local Film Festivals: Some of the festivals hosted by UCSC include the Pacific Rim FilmFestival, CineMaíZ (Latin American Film Festival), Chautauqua (Annual Student TheaterFestival), Santa Cruz Film Festival, and Women of Color Film and Video Festival.

Policy on Tours and Visiting Classes: In general, we may offer tours during campusorientation and outreach events. We assess the possibility of class visits on a quarter-to-quarter basis. Class visits are not scheduled during the first two weeks of a quarter or duringpeak visit season (April). The decision to allow visitors is based on class size, available seats,structure of the class, and consent of the instructor. For the most part, class visits are limitedto the lower-division critical studies courses and do not include opportunities to visitproduction classes. If you are planning a visit and would like to find out about the possibilityof visiting one of our lower-division critical studies classes, contact the department prior toyour visit.Visiting the Department: You are welcome to stop by the department office during businesshours during your visit. We can answer some general questions and offer you handouts,maps and directions. We encourage you to utilize this handbook and our departmentwebsite for information and for additional resources. We also encourage you to plan yourvisit for Preview Day or during April when we are prepared to dedicate time to prospectivestudents and their families.

Professor Irene Gustafson with Film 20P, the first class held in Film & Digital Media's 90-seat theater, Studio C.(Winter 2004)

STUDY AND INTERN IN WASHINGTON, DC.Spend Fall, Winter or Spring quarter studying and interning in Washington, D.C.Undergraduate juniors and seniors in all majors can now enroll full-time in the UCDCProgram. Sophomores with special circumstances regarding their academic schedules,particularly those in the natural sciences or engineering, may apply as well. Students takeclasses and intern in the Washington D.C. area while enrolled as UCSC students. The cost forthe quarter is comparable to a quarter on campus at UCSC (plus travel), and need-basedscholarships are available. Application materials are widely available throughout the campusduring the months of October and March. Contact UCDC: 459-2855 Merrill AcademicBuilding, ucdc@ucsc.edu, http://politics.ucsc.edu/ucdc/

EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAMInformation for students interested in studying abroad and receiving UC credit for theirwork (EAP) and foreign students interested in studying at UCSC (International Scholar andStudent Services, ISSS) can be found at the Office of International Education web sitehttp://oie.ucsc.edu/index.html

FURTHER INFORMATIONThe UCSC general catalog (http://reg.ucsc.edu/catalog) is the primary source ofinformation on the campus's academic programs, faculty, facilities, institutional costs andrefunds, accreditation, and facilities for the disabled, as well as employment data ongraduates.

The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law andUniversity policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancerrelated or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, citizenship, sexual orientation,or service in the uniformed services as defined by the Uniformed Services Employment andReemployment Rights Act of 1994. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. Thisnondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, treatment in University programs andactivities for employment.Inquiries regarding the University’s student-related nondiscrimination policies may bedirected to Student Judicial Affairs at (831) 459-1738, or email sja@ucsc.edu.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Film and Digital MediaDepartment works with other campus units to facilitate the fullest participation possible ofstudents with disabilities. Students with disability-based accommodation needs can contactthe Disability Resource Center, (831) 459-2089 (voice), (831) 459-4806 (TTY),drc@ucsc.edu; http://www2.ucsc.edu/drc/.

The university takes the issue of sexual harassment very seriously and is committed toensuring that our campus community is free of discriminatory and hostile behavior. Forinformation or a copy of the university's policy and procedures concerning sexual assault andsexual harassment, direct inquiries to Rita E. Walker, Title IX Coordinator/SexualHarassment Officer, (831) 459-2462, rew@ucsc.edu; http://www2.ucsc.edu/title9-sh/

RESOURCE INFORMATIONRESOURCE INFORMATION

Web sites:UCSC home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://www.ucsc.edu/

(You can link directly to the Admissions page for a wealth of information)

Film and Digital Media home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://film.ucsc.edu/• For detailed information about the program• For current schedules of classes• For faculty office hours, office phone numbers, e-mail addresses• For Film and Digital Media Department announcements and events• For current film festival and film resources

UCSC General Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . http://reg.ucsc.edu/catalog

Campus visits:Campus tours (by reservation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (831) 459-4008

Admissions Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (831) 459-4008Information about Preview Day

The information provided in the F&DM Department Handbook is unofficial. Official UCSCadmissions and major requirements are published annually in the UCSC General Cataloghttp://reg.ucsc.edu/catalog. If you have questions regarding the information in thishandbook, please contact the department.

University of CaliforniaFilm and Digital Media Department

1156 High StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95064

film@ucsc.edu(831) 459-3204

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