2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Cinematic Arts
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Interim Department Chair: David Waldman
Department Office: Cinematic Arts (CINE), Room 104
Telephone: (562) 985-5404
Website: Cinematic Arts Department Website
Faculty: Susan Bloom (MFA), Kent Hayward (MFA), Dr. Katherine Guerra (Ph.D.), Sharri Hefner (MFA), Ben Huff (MFA), Seung-hoon Jeong (Ph.D.), Matt Montoya (MFA), José Miguel Palacios (Ph.D.), Helen Hood Scheer (MFA), David Waldman (MFA).
Administrative Coordinator: LaTanya Jones-Hamilton
Academic Major Advisors: (A-K): Noelle Bergevin and (L-Z): Laura Ramirez
Production Safety Support Assistant: Riley Eggleston
Information Technology Consultant: Robert Rhyu
Equipment Room Coordinator: Chase Tarascio
Career Possibilities
Art Director, Assistant Editor, Casting Supervisor, Cinematographer, Content Strategist, Colorist, Development Producer, Director, Digital Animator, Documentary Filmmaker, Film Critic/Reviewer, Film Distribution Specialist, Film Editor, Film Programmer, Film/Media Scholar, Interactive Media Designer, Line Producer, Literary/Talent Agent, Media Archivist, Media Educator, Media Clearance, Media Grants Officer, Media Organization Administrator, Media Publicist, Media Research, Motion Graphics Designer, Producer, Production Assistant, Production Designer, Production Equipment Specialist, Production Supervisor, Post-Production Assistant, Post-Production Supervisor, Recording Engineer, Re-Recording Mixer, Screenwriter, Script Coordinator, Sound Mixer, TV/series writer, Visual Effects (VFX) Artist, Writers’ Assistant
(Some of these, and other careers, require additional education or experience. For more information, see the Career Development Center website.)
Introduction
The Cinematic Arts program offers a transformative core curriculum focused on critical and analytical thinking, written and visual storytelling, and production skills. This foundational approach prepares students for specialization in one of eight areas - Cinematography, Critical Studies, Directing, Documentary Filmmaking, General Studies, Producing, Post-Production, or Screenwriting - without the need for a portfolio for entry. Our commitment to nurturing diverse voices and innovative storytelling ensures our graduates are well-equipped to make significant contributions to the cinematic arts.
Admission
Click here for Cinematic Arts Admission Requirements.
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