Communication University of China

Film and Television Production(in English )

Communication University of China
The Film and Television Production(in English ) at Communication University of China is a 2 Years long program for international students, taught in English.

IntroductionIntroduction

It is no doubt that CUC is the best university for you to learn media-related disciplines in China. Hailed as "the cradle of the nation's broadcasting and television talents", it is directly affiliated to the State Ministry of Education (MOE) in China. The International College for Chinese Language Studies of CUC boasts a faculty of professional and experienced teachers, which attracts plenty of interational students annually. CUC emphasizes international cooperation with institute of higher learning. You can take part in manty international events here, for example, the "Chinese Communication Forum". CUC will help you realize your dream to become a eminent star.
 

ProgramAbout the Program

Course

The minimum course requirement is 28credits of course work, including 18 credits of core courses, and 10 credits of optional courses.

CORE COURSES (24 credits)

  1. Chinese Culture (2 credits)
  2. Chinese Language (2 credits)
  3. Chinese TV Series (2 credits)
  4. World Cinema (Asia) (2 credits)
  5. World Cinema (2 credits)
  6. Directing I: Fiction (2 credits)
  7. Directing II: Fiction (2 credits)
  8. Directing III: Documentary (2 credits)
  9. Comparative Study of Sino-Foreign Documentary (2 credits)

OPTIONAL COURSES (6 credits)

  1. Film Music (2 credits)
  2. Film and TV Production Management (2 credits)
  3. Audio Visual Language (2 credits)
  4. Cinematography (2 credits)
  5. Introduction to Cinema-visual Effects (2 credits)
  6. Recording Arts (2 credits)
  7. TV Live-switched Production (2 credits)
  8. Editing (2 credits)
  9. Basic Performing (2 credits)
  10. Introduction to Costume Design for Film (2 credits)
  11. Comparative Study of Sino-Foreign TV Programs (2 credits)
  12. Photographic Composition (2 credits)

Education Practicum and Field Work (2 credits)

Students are required to intern at media agencies or production crews doing course-related work.

Thesis (6 credits)

Students are expected to write and direct a 30-minute fictional film as graduation project. A thesis with theoretical significance should be written on any issue about the graduation project. Students must pass their oral defense to obtain master degree.

About Communication University of China


The Communication University of China (CUC) is one of China’s key universities of “Project 211”, directly under the guidance of the State Ministry of Education. The predecessor of the school was a training center for technicians of the Central Broadcasting Bureau that was founded in 1954. In April of 1959, the school was upgraded to the Beijing Broadcasting Institute approved by the State Council. In August of 2004, the BBI was renamed into the Communication University of China. Located in the east part of Beijing and near the OldCanal, the CUC occupies 473,000 square meters with a total construction area of 383,000 square meters

The motto of the CUC is “integrity, professionalism, erudition and competence

The CUC sticks to its own line of thinking in subject establishment to arrange each teaching course into a scientific structure, focusing on individual features and wide connections with other courses. As a result, an inter-relating and inter-influencing discipline system is formed which covers journalism and communication, radio, film & television arts, information science and technology, literature, engineering, management, law, economics and science. So far, there have been 13 schools in the university and 2 national key disciplines, e.g., journalism and radio & television arts, 1 national key developable discipline, 4 municipal key disciplines, 4 post-doctoral research centers, 24 doctoral programs, 48 master programs, 3 professional master categories, and 78 bachelor programs.

The CUC devotes itself to cultivate advanced and practical talents with multi-subject knowledge and creativity. Since its day of founding, the school has made such a great contribution to the national business of radio and television that it has gained the fames --- “a cradle of China’s radio and television talents” and “a well-known university in the field of information communication”. Now, there are 15,307 full-time students in the CUC, including 9264 undergraduates, 3512 candidates for doctor and master degrees, and 16780 students in programs of continuing education

Accommodation


1.Standard double bedroom: With toilet,shower, television, 201 telephone and airconditioning.
Shared by two students:
From May 1st to September 30th : ¥45-¥50 per person per day.
From October 1st to April 30th : ¥40-45 per person per day.
(Washing machine, microwave, electric stoves can be provided in the building).
2. Student dining hall(by using IC Cards) and Restaurants in University are available
3. Extracurricular activities: sports ground, tennis courts, table tennis rooms and gymnasium are
available for foreign students. The International School organizes various activities for foreign students
each year, such as visiting the Great Wall and other places of interest. Parties are held for foreign
students on New Year’s Day. In addition, CUC students’ sports meetings, art festivals, and football
matches are open to foreign students as well.

Fees

Application Fee:
$ 150 USD
Service Fee:
$ 50 USD
Tuition fee:
$ 4861 USD/per year
 
¥ 35000 CNY/per year

Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1

Choose Programs

2

Apply Online

3

ENROLL IN CHINA

Entry Requirements

  • Applicant must have Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
  • Applicant should be under 35 years of age (include 35).
  • For applicant whose native language is not English, English proficiency should be enough for graduate level study and thesis writing. Please submit TOEFL or IELTS test score if available.

Application Materials

1.Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date

 and name included.

2.Passport-sized photo

A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant

3.Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.

If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English

 and be notarized.

4.Transcript of postgraduate school

5.Two letters of recommendation

From professor or associate professor or equivalents


6.English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.

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