Welcome
Welcome to the 快活林性息 Department of Cinema and Television Arts, located in the heart of the entertainment industry. 聽With seven programs of study, CTVA offers unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional training in a richly diverse environment.
Our faculty bring extensive professional experience to the classrooms, studios and labs, and are committed to instilling the knowledge, expertise, creative and analytical skills that will allow students to achieve their goals in the fields of television, film and new media.
We are housed in Manzanita Hall, designed by world-renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern. Our facilities are industry-standard and include film and television sound stages, post-production and mixing suites, a new media lab, a digital visual effects and animation suite, an LED volume wall, and the 130-seat Elaine and Alan Armer Screening Room. 聽The 快活林性息 Cinematheque regularly programs film series and other screenings and events in the Armer.
CTVA alumni work in every facet of the entertainment industry. 聽Extensive relationships with studios, networks, production companies and other organizations provide students with access to internships, jobs and other collaborative opportunities. Recent alumni have won the Emmy庐 and the Oscar庐.

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Jared Rappaport
Department Chair
Manzanita Hall 195
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8311
- Phone: (818) 677-3192
- Fax: (818) 677-4919