Film, Television, and Electronic Media - Associate in Science Transfer Degree
Plan Code: 5507B/C
The Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer is designed to provide students the opportunity to complete the lower-division major and general education preparation for transferring to a CSU as a Film, Television and Electronic Media major. The study of Film, Television and Electronic Media serves two purposes: it gives students the basic skills of media analysis and the basic technical skills and knowledge of media production. Students learn to analyze media and articulate the historical, social, and aesthetic functions of that media and also learn the basic production practices that goes into making film/tv/web content. Coursework familiarizes students with classic film/tv/media works and standard production techniques to build a foundation for future production and/or analytical work. The goal of this curriculum is a comprehensive preparation for further academic study and ultimately a baccalaureate degree for those considering professional careers and/or admission to a graduate program.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Analyze film, television and/or media works for formal and thematic meaning.
- Demonstrate basic operational skills of film, television, and/or media production and post-production technologies.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES | ||
| Complete TWO (2) courses from the following: | ||
| FILM 1 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 |
| TV 1 | Intro to TV & Emerging Media | 3 |
| TV 4 | Introduction to Television Writing (or) | 3 |
| or FILM 40 | Introduction to Screenwriting | |
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete ONE (1) course from each Area in LIST A: | ||
| LIST A | ||
| Area 1: Audio | ||
| TV 21 | Radio and Podcast Production | 3 |
| TV 60 | Pro Tools (Digital Audio Recording/Edit) | 3 |
| Area 2: Video or Film Production | ||
| FILM 20 | Fundamentals of Digital Film Production | 3 |
| or TV 14 | Fundamentals of TV and Media Production | |
| FILM 21 | Intermediate Digital Film Production | 3 |
| TV 13 | Television Studio Production | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete ONE (1) course from LIST B: | ||
| LIST B | ||
| Any LIST A course not already used | ||
| ART 2 | Art and Civilization | 3 |
| ART 10 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| FILM 2A | Film History I | 3 |
| FILM 2B | Film History II | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 3 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete ONE (1) course from LIST C: | ||
| LIST C | ||
| Any LIST A or LIST B course not already used | ||
| DMA 25 | Motion Graphics and Visual Effects | 3 |
| FILM 10 | Film Genres | 3 |
| FILM 11 | Film Directors and Artists | 3 |
| FILM 25 | Introduction to Digital Cinematography | 3 |
| FILM 70WE | Work Experience-Film | 3 |
| or TV 70WE | Work Experience-TV & Emerging Media | |
| TV 8 | Introduction to Media Production | 3 |
| TV 10 | Reality Show Production | 3 |
| TV 16 | Video and Film Editing | 3 |
| TV 37 | Radio/Television Management and Sales | 3 |
| TV 40 | On-Camera Performance | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 3 | |
| Required Subtotal | 18 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for CSU GE or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-99, if needed, to reach 60 transferable units.
To earn an associate degree for transfer, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a CSU that consist of either the IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.