Film Television and Electronic Media (AS-T Degree S0442)
Arts Division
Upon successful completion of Associate in Science in Mt. San Antonio College’s Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree requirements, the student 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. This degree can prepare students for careers in film, television, advertising, and other electronic media as writers, directors, production crew, editors, postproduction crew, and producers. This coursework will satisfy the lower division requirements at the California State University in and students are guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system will be granted in Radio-TV-Film, Film and Electronic Arts, Television Production, Film Production, Cinema, Screenwriting and Producing.
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 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.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Electronic Media | ||
| Media Aesthetics | ||
| Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media | ||
| List A: Select one from each area | ||
| Area 1: Audio Production | 3 | |
| Beginning Radio Production | ||
| Introduction to Audio Production for Film and Television | ||
| Area 2: Video or Film Production | 3 | |
| Beginning Video Production | ||
| List B: Select one course | 3 | |
| On-Air Personality Development | ||
| American Film History | ||
| World Cinema | ||
| List C: Select one course | 3 | |
| Introduction to Screenwriting | ||
| Editing for Film and Television | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
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| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| R-TV 01 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| R-TV 14 | Media Aesthetics | 3 |
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| CSU MATH | CSU GE B4 Mathematics Crse | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| R-TV 22 | Editing for Film and Television | 3 |
| R-TV 22 Recommended for non-screenwriting pathway 2 | ||
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| R-TV 19A | Beginning Video Production | 3 |
| ENGL 1C | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
| CSU SELF | CSU GE E Lifelong n SelfDev cr | 3 |
| Screenwriters advised to take R-TV 18 8 | ||
| Units | 10 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 1A | Public Speaking | 4 |
| CSU ETHS | CSU GE Area F Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CSU HIST | CSU GE US History | 3 |
| CSU ARTS | CSU GE C1 Arts Crse | 3 |
| R-TV 29 Preferred 9 | ||
| R-TV 2 major prep for CSULA 2 | ||
| Take any AHIS, THTR 11, ID 4, or SPCH 4 for ARTS 4 | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| CSU SCNC1 | CSU GE B1 Physical Sc Crse | 3 |
| CSU LAB | CSU GE B3 Phy/Life Sc Lab Crse | 1 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| CSU SCNC2 | CSU GE B2 Life Sc Crse | 3 |
| CSU BEHAV | CSU GE D Social Sciences Crse | 3 |
| Take R-TV electives based on interests if needed Take R-TV electives based on interests if needed | ||
| Units | 6 | |
| Total Units | 49 | |
