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
  1. Analyze film.
  2. Show a cultural and artistic appreciation of film as an art form.
  3. Demonstrate basic film vocabulary and production skills.
Degree Requirements
Required Core Courses (6 units)
FILM-100Survey and Appreciation of Film3
FILM-102Survey of Film and Media3
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
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 Units18

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.