Film, Television and Electronic Media, A.S.-T
An A.S.-T in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a CSU institution as a Film, Television and Electronic Media major. The courses in the A.S.-T in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer provide students with an ability to solve quantitative problems and think critically in regards to major concepts in video and audio theories, including television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, studio recording, video camera technology and application, microphone technology and application, pre and post production applications, communications, and principles in acting for film and television.
This Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing this degree is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a counselor to develop an educational plan and receive university admission and transfer requirements.
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CSU: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-115 | Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| AUD/MUS-140 | Beginning Studio Recording | 3 |
| AUD-180/DIG-190 | Video Production I | 3 |
| COMM-110 | Communications Media Survey | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| COMM-104 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| DIG-592 | Studio Production & Livestreaming (formerly DIG-191) | 3 |
| ENGL-111 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| THA/HIST-136 | Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| AUD/MUS-143 | Pro Tools 101 (formerly Computer Audio Editing) | 3 |
| COMM-106 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH-111 | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| AUD/MUS-141 | Intermediate Studio Recording | 3 |
| THA-137 | Introduction to World Cinema | 3 |
| PHY-100 | Physical Science in Modern Society (formerly Conceptual Physics) | 3 |
| SOCI-110 | Media and Society | 3 |
| PSYC-102 | Personal Growth | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
Language Requirement: Some CSU's require the equivalency of an intermediate language proficiency for graduation. Please see a counselor for more detail regarding specific CSU major and graduation requirements.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| COMM-110 | Communications Media Survey | 3 |
| ENGL-111 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| List A: Select one from each Area | ||
| Area 1 Audio | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intermediate Studio Recording | ||
| Area 2 Video or Film Production | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Video Production I | ||
| Studio Production & Livestreaming (formerly DIG-191) | ||
| List B: Select one | ||
| Select any course from List A not used above or the following: | 3 | |
| Pro Tools 101 (formerly Computer Audio Editing) | ||
| Video Production I | ||
| Public Relations | ||
| Survey of Communication Studies | ||
| Introduction to Theater | ||
or THA-101H | Honors Introduction to Theater | |
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Cultural History of American Motion Pictures | ||
| Introduction to World Cinema | ||
or THA-137H | Honors Introduction to World Cinema | |
| List C: Select one | ||
| Select any course from List B not used above or the following: | 3 | |
| Beginning Studio Recording | ||
| Advanced Studio Recording I | ||
| Pro Tools 110 (formerly Midi & Computer Recording) | ||
| The Music & Audio Business | ||
| Recording Music and Live Sound (formerly AUD-146) | ||
| Cooperative Work Experience: Audio and Video Technology (formerly AUD-149) | ||
| Social Media Marketing (formerly DIG-581) | ||
| Motion Graphics (formerly DIG-172) | ||
| Brand Building & Design (formerly DIG-180) | ||
| Advanced Social Media Marketing (formerly DIG-182) | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| Fundamentals of Acting | ||
| Acting for Film and Television | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 18 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern | 37-39 | |
Possible double counting: 6-9 units | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.S.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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