Film, Television, and Electronic Media: AS-T Degree
The Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Cinema/Film/Video/Electronic Media. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.
To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 60 semester CSU-transferable units.
Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” (or “P”) and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze film.
- Show a cultural and artistic appreciation of film as an art form.
- Demonstrate basic film vocabulary and production skills.
Degree Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
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Required Core Courses (6 units) | ||
FILM-100 | Survey and Appreciation of Film | 3 |
FILM-102 | Survey of Film and Media | 3 |
Required Electives: List A | ||
Complete the following courses: | 6 | |
Area 1: Audio | ||
Introduction to Audio Production | ||
Area 2: Video or Film Production | ||
Introduction to Film Production | ||
Required Electives: List B | ||
Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
Film History: 1895-1949 | ||
Film History: 1950s to Present | ||
Foundations of Photography | ||
Required Electives: List C | ||
Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
Any List B Course Not Already Used | ||
History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Medieval | ||
History of Western Art: Renaissance to Contemporary | ||
History of Graphic Design | ||
Survey of Modern Art | ||
History of Asian Art | ||
Art of the Ancient Americas | ||
History of Photography | ||
or PHOT-180 | History of Photography | |
Animation | ||
Culture and Gender in Film | ||
Director's Cinema | ||
Horror Film | ||
Film Comedy | ||
Film Musicals | ||
Introduction to Non-Fiction/Reality Production | ||
Introduction to Theater | ||
Acting Shakespeare | ||
History of Theater | ||
Stagecraft | ||
Introduction to Stage Costume | ||
Culture and Gender in Theater | ||
Total Units | 18 |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) beginning fall 2025. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.