Film, Television and Electronic Media, Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T)
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Banner Code: 1_AST_FILM
Control Number: 35498
The Film, Television, and Electronic Media Associate in Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T), is designed to give the student extensive theory and technical experience training in the basic skills required to enter a baccalaureate degree program in a similar major within the California State University system.
Students graduating with an Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Film, Television and Electronic Media AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information.
Program Outcomes
- Students will have the skills and knowledge necessary for film, video, and television production, direction, camera operation, lighting, sound, and editing.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better.
- Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU General Education Breadth — Option 2) OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC — Option 3).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Mass Communications | ||
| History and Appreciation of the Cinema | ||
| Introduction to Media Writing | ||
| List A | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Sound Design for Film & TV | ||
| Film Production 1 | ||
| Television Production 1 | ||
| List B | ||
| FILM A150 | History of Radio & Television | 3 |
| List C | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computer Graphics | ||
| Editing 1 | ||
| Film Production 2 | ||
| Cinematography | ||
| Introduction to Digital Photography | ||
| Program Major Units | 18 | |
| CSU or IGETC for CSU | 37-39 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Units | 60 | |