Film, Television, and Electronic Media (AS-T Degree S0442)
Arts Division
Degree S0442
Upon successful completion of Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree requirements, students will have demonstrated understanding of coursework and foundational training in all stages of television and film production, including the historical business and legal underpinnings of the industry, writing for the screen, visual and aural aesthetics, live and pre-recorded television and film production techniques, and post production aesthetics and techniques. The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree prepares students for careers in film, television, advertising, and other electronic media as writers, directors, production crew, editors, postproduction crew, and producers. Students completing the coursework will satisfy the lower division requirements and will seamlessly transfer to a California State University with junior status.
To earn an Associate in Science degree in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of Cal-GETC 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. A ‘P’ (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on Pass or No Pass basis. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.
Required Courses
Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
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Core Courses | 6-6.5 | |
Choose two courses from the following: | ||
Introduction to Electronic Media | ||
Media Aesthetics | ||
Introduction to Screenwriting | ||
or R-TV 28 | Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media | |
List A | 6 | |
Choos one Audio and one Video or Film Production course (six units minimum) | ||
Audio | ||
Beginning Audio Media Production | ||
or R-TV 29 | Introduction to Audio Production for Film and Television | |
Video or Film | ||
Beginning Video Production | ||
or R-TV 20 | Beginning TV Studio Production | |
List B | 3 | |
Choose one course from the following or any course not already used in List A. | ||
Advanced Video Production | ||
American Film History | ||
World Cinema | ||
List C | 3 | |
Choose one course from the following or any course not already used from List A or List B. | ||
On-Air Personality Development | ||
Newswriting for Audio Media | ||
Advanced Audio Media Production | ||
Editing for Film and Television | ||
Total Units for the Major | 18-18.5 | |
General Education (Cal-GETC) units 1 | 34 | |
Total Units | 60 |
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Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.