Experience the
Art of Change
Welcome
Film and digital media are key technologies of our age and central engines of California’s economy. By studying their global cultural impact and by producing a new generation of media-literate media-makers, our program provides the critical and artistic vision vital to 21st-century citizenship.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UC Santa Cruz is located on the unceded territory of the Awaswas-speaking Uypi Tribe. The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, comprised of the descendants of Indigenous people taken to missions Santa Cruz and San Juan Bautista during Spanish colonization of the Central Coast, is today working hard to restore traditional stewardship practices on these lands and heal from historical trauma.
Featured Works
News
Associate Professor Anna Friz wins international prize in radio
Prof. Friz recently received the Karl Sczuka Prize for radio from SWR Germany for her audio piece Revenant. The award, which is administered by SWR (Südwestrundfunk), the public broadcasting corporation of south west Germany, honors sound artists who go beyond traditional music making.
From University News: ‘The piece, Revenant, Friz describes as more a little more quirky than previous pieces that have won, so she was pleasantly surprised to discover she was this year’s recipient. “Most public radio stations feel more nervous about commissioning experimental work,” says Friz. “They’re just trying to figure out how to please the masses.”’
Advising
The department has a team of advisors that can help current students understand major or minor requirements, prerequisites, and how to plan courses. They work closely with the faculty in our program, and can recommend both appropriate faculty mentors and educational opportunities within and related to your major or minor.