I want to transfer into UCLA for my film undergrad. What classes should I take after I finish my GE?

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College noob here. I feel like this is such a basic question, yet for some reason I’m having a really hard time figuring it out.

The Assist website shows the classes that transfer to UCLA for most other majors, but for Film it’s blank. My understanding is that you don’t actually start film classes until your Junior year at UCLA, and that you can’t (and likely wouldn’t want to) do those courses elsewhere, hence why nothing transfers for that major. However, I still need credits after my general ed to meet the minimum credit requirement to be eligible for a transfer.

So at this point should I just be taking classes that I like/know will transfer to UCLA? Or is there another list, similar to the general ed/IGETC list, that I should be following?

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I would recommend self studying film curriculum text books. You could look up these text books from notable film school bookstores. Reading these books can help you answer the UCLA film supplemental application which is one of the most important parts to getting admitted to the film program along with a recommendation. The basic requirement for transfers to the film program is IGETC completed and a 3.2 minimum GPA. Be sure to check the film departments website for the latest instructions and requirements for admission. If your school offers film classes take them and if they don’t take some kind of production (video, radio, audio) class or a creative writing class.