The Cinema & Media Studies Department of The School of Theater, Film and Television offers a PhD in Film & Television. This program emphasizes critical and scholarly inquiry; however, it features a "Practice" class for those interested in applying film theory in a studio environment.
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television
102 East Melnitz Hall
Los Angeles, CA, 90095
310-825-5761
tft.ucla.edu
PhD students in Film & Digital Media produce creative work while they engage in critical practice. According to the program's website, they "seek to nurture dialogue between creative practice and scholarly inquiry as related forms of intellectual work.
Film & Digital Media Department
University of California
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
831-459-3204
Students can earn a doctorate in Media Arts & Practice from the School of Cinematic Arts. According to the program description, "This practice-oriented PhD program provides students with both practical experience and theoretical knowledge as they work to define new modes of research and production in the 21st century."
USCS School of Cinematic Arts
University Park, SCA 465
Los Angeles, CA 90089-2211
213.740.2804 Phone