Film, Television, and Electronic Media AS-T Degree

Program Overview

The Film, Television, and Electronic Media AS-T program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in film, television, and electronic media production. It prepares students for entry-level jobs in the industry and for transfer to a four-year program in a related field. The program includes core courses in film, mass media, and production, as well as electives in areas such as screenwriting, cinematography, and broadcast writing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer, also known as the Film, Television & Electronic Media AS-T Degree, offers students a comprehensive lower division program that prepares them for entry-level jobs in film production companies, radio and television stations, or multimedia businesses. This program enables students to transfer into a four-year program of study in film, television, and electronic media.

Objectives:

• Gain a critical understanding of mass media.
• Acquire practical skills in writing, producing, directing, and editing films, videos, radio programs, and other multimedia content.
• Prepare for careers in motion picture production, radio and television broadcast, and the electronic media.

Program Description:

The Film, Television & Electronic Media AS-T degree is intended primarily for students who plan to complete a Bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major. To earn this AS-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:

• Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including:
• The Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University GE-Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-B).
• A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis.
All courses in the major or area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
• Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Outline:

Program Content and Structure:

The Film, Television, and Electronic Media AS-T program consists of the following required core courses (12 units):

• FILM 001: Introduction to Film (3 units)
• MC 001: Introduction to Mass Media (3 units)
Students must also complete the following courses:
• List A (6 units): Select one course from the following:
• RTV 007: Introduction to Radio Production (3 units)
• FILM 002A: Film Production I: Basic Film Production (3 units)
• RTV 016: Television Field Production (3 units)
• RTV 017: Television Studio Production (3 units)
• List B (3-4 units): Select one course from the following:
• Any course from List A not already used
• ARTH 010: Understanding Art (3 units)
• ENG 002: Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking through Literature (4 units)
• FILM 002B: Film Production II: Advanced Film Production (3 units)
• FILM 003: Screenwriting (3 units)
• FILM 004: Cinematography (3 units)
• FILM 021: Contemporary World Film (3 units)
• FILM 022: American Film to the 1960s (3 units)
• FILM 023: Contemporary American Film (3 units)
• RTV 005: Broadcast Writing (3 units)

Careers:

Students who complete the Film, Television & Electronic Media AS-T degree are prepared for careers in the following fields:

• Motion picture production
• Radio and television broadcast
• Electronic media