1. Overview
Our Theatre, Film & Television Literature program is a nationally recognized undergraduate major. It provides opportunities for advanced study, including a master’s degree in the level-1 discipline of Arts and a professional master’s program in Art. The four-year undergraduate program, which does not include a teacher education track, confers a Bachelor of Arts degree upon completion. Originating from film and television courses within the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Zhejiang Normal University, the program has a rich history spanning over 30 years. It has cultivated a wealth of distinguished experts who have contributed significantly to both the creative and theoretical realms of the Chinese film and television industry.
2. Program Objectives
Guided by the evolving needs of the cultural industry, this major emphasizes the integration of industry, education, and research. Based in Zhejiang Province with national outreach, the program adopts a holistic approach to creation, performance, and evaluation. It aims to cultivate high-caliber compound talents with solid expertise, competitive skill sets, and creative capabilities for research and production in the film and television industry. Students are equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the history and theoretical frameworks of theatre, film, and television, coupled with a strong humanities background. By blending liberal arts knowledge with specialized training, the program hones students' professional skills in screenwriting, directing, and production, preparing them to excel in various roles within the theater, film, and television sectors.
3. Career Perspectives
Graduates of the Theatre, Film & Television Literature program have diverse career paths, including:
· Joining media organizations or film and television production companies to work in project planning and production.
· Contributing to cultural institutions in roles focused on publicity, copywriting, and related fields.
· Pursuing advanced academic degrees (Master’s or Ph.D.) domestically or internationally.
4. Admissions Statistics
Test screening of the film To My 19-Year-Old Self and a meeting with the filmmaking team at Zhejiang Normal University
Long Live the Soul, a graduation project by Theatre, Film & Television Literature majors, won Best Documentary at the 16th FIRST Youth Film Festival
