Film & Television, Associate in Arts Degree
Banner Code: 1_AA_FTV
Control Number: 03967
Financial Aid Eligible
The Film & Television program at OCC is designed to give the student two years of extensive theory and technical experience training in the basic skills required for employment in the film & television industries.
Complete the Film & Television Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Arts graduation requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
Program Outcome
Film and Television program offers a Certificate of Achievement that, when completed, gives the student the basic skills required for entry-level employment in the film, video, television, multi-media, and entertainment industries. Courses emphasize producing, directing, camera operation, lighting, sound, editing, visual effects, and storytelling.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements
- UNIT REQUIREMENT - 60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
- MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AA major requirements.
- MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or “pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
- GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AA GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.
- GLOBAL AND MULTICULTURAL REQUIREMENT (Required for AA degree only) Some of the courses listed in this requirement can also be used to meet General Education Requirements. Courses that are repeatable for credit can only be used once in this area. - Select one or more courses from the following totaling 3 units: Anthropology A100*, A100H*, A102*, A190*, Art A108*, Communication Studies A155*, Counseling A107*, A107H*, Dance A130*, A133*, A135*, A137*, A138*, Early Childhood A126, English A152*, A173*, Ethnic Studies A100*, A150*, Fashion A125, Food, and Nutrition A185, Geography A185*, History A101*, A110*, A141, A142, A145,* A150*, A151*, A152*, A161*, A161H*, A162*, A162H*, Philosophy A120*, Psychology A105*, Religious Studies A110*, A120*, A140*, A150*, A160, Sociology A100*, A100H*, A115*, A150*, A190* *Denotes courses that fulfill CSU GE Breadth and/ or IGETC requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| FILM A100/A100H | History and Appreciation of the Cinema | 3 |
| or FILM A150 | History of Radio & Television | |
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 | 3 |
| FILM A155 | Television Production 1 | 3 |
| FILM A194 | Editing 1 | 3 |
| FILM A240 | Film Production 2 | 3 |
| FILM A270 | Film Production 3 | 4.5 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select ten units of the following: | 10 | |
| Broadcast Journalism | ||
| Remote Broadcasting | ||
| Motion Graphics and Video Compositing with Adobe After Effects | ||
| Scriptwriting I | ||
| Film As Literature | ||
| History and Appreciation of the Cinema 1 | ||
| The Business of Film & Television | ||
| The Great Directors of the Cinema | ||
| Introduction to Media Writing | ||
| History of Video Games | ||
| Television Sitcom Genre | ||
| Science Fiction Film | ||
| Project Development and the Pitch | ||
| Event Productions | ||
| History of Radio & Television 1 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | ||
| Sound Design for Film & TV | ||
| Introduction to Visual Effects | ||
| Pro Tools Certification | ||
| Avid Media Composer | ||
| Remote Broadcasting | ||
| Production Management | ||
| Social Media Marketing | ||
| Editing 2 | ||
| Introduction to Virtual Reality (VR) | ||
| Directing Theory | ||
| Television Production 2 | ||
| Post production Finishing | ||
| Special Projects | ||
| Television Studio Operations | ||
| Cinematography | ||
| Editing 3 | ||
| Documentary Production | ||
| Film Production 3 | ||
| Portfolio Development | ||
| Introduction to Photography | ||
| Introduction to Digital Photography | ||
| Directing | ||
| Total Units | 29.5 | |
| 1 | May fulfill restricted elective credit if the alternative course has been taken as a required course. |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 29.5 |
| AA General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Degree Units | 60 |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| FILM A110 | Film Production 1 | 3 |
| FILM A194 | Editing 1 | 3 |
| HIST A170 | History of the United States to 1876 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA D2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FILM A155 | Television Production 1 | 3 |
| FILM A240 | Film Production 2 | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 2 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra | ||
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Summer | ||
| PSCI A180 or PSCI A180H | American Government or American Government Honors | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FILM A100 | History and Appreciation of the Cinema or History and Appreciation of the Cinema Honors or History of Radio & Television | 3 |
| OCC AA GE AREA D3 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA E1 - CHOOSE ONE 4 | .5-4 | |
| OCC AA GE AREA E2 - CHOOSE ONE 4 | 1 | |
| AA Global/Multicultural Requirement - CHOOSE ONE or ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 5 | 3 | |
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 13.5-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| FILM A265 or FILM A270 | Documentary Production or Film Production 3 | 4-4.5 |
| OCC AA GE AREA B with lab - CHOOSE ONE 6 | 4 | |
| AA RESTRICTED ELECTIVE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 3 | 4 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 7 | 1.5 | |
| Units | 13.5-14 | |
| Total Units | 60-66 | |
| 1 | OCC AA GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units |
| 2 | Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AA Math Requirement and OCC AA GE AREA A2 |
| 3 | 10 total units required |
| 4 | OCC AA GE AREA E requires a minimum of 3 units to include one course from E1 and one course from E2 |
| 5 | OCC AA Global/ Multicultural required if not already taken in other GE areas, refer to AA Graduation Requirement webpage; if requirement is fulfilled, take degree applicable elective units |
| 6 | OCC AA GE AREA B - 4 units required if taken with lab; 6 units required if lecture only courses |
| 7 | VARIES TO MEET MIN 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS |