Applications for Spring 2023 are
due Wednesday, February 15.

GreenScreen Application Process

The core course in the GreenScreen program is FLMST 118 taught in the Spring quarter by documentary film producer, Chris Jenkins. Enrollment in GreenScreen is by application only.

There are no specific prerequisites to the program, but accepted students will have prior coursework and/or experience in the following areas:

  • Environmental Media – sample courses include: FLMST 183, ENV S 183
  • Media Production – sample courses include: FLMST 104, FLMST 106, FLMST 109EP
  • Advanced Environmental Studies – Upper division Environmental Studies and Geography courses, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management courses, etc.

GreenScreen Frequently Asked Questions

The GreenScreen program is open to currently enrolled UCSB students only.

Applicants fill out the application form in the Winter quarter and describe their experience or coursework in the areas of environmental media, media production, and environmental science. Applicants also need to include an essay explaining why you want to participate in the GreenScreen program.

All application materials will be reviewed and evaluated by the program management. By mid-March, applicants will receive an email confirming their placement. If you are selected, you can confirm your participation in the program via email. Accepted students will be given an add code to complete enrollment once they have confirmed participation.

Students cannot audit this course. Enrollment in GreenScreen is by application only. Accepted students will receive an add code to complete the enrollment process.

Given that students will have only 10 weeks to produce a video, students must be highly motivated.