Film, Television, and Electronic Media AS-T Degree
The Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer, also called the Film, Television & Electronic Media AS-T Degree, offers students a comprehensive lower division program that prepares them for entry-level jobs in film production companies, radio and television stations or multimedia businesses. This program enables students to transfer into a four-year program of study in film, television and electronic media. Students in this program will gain a critical understanding of mass media, as well as practical skills in writing, producing, directing and editing films, videos, radio programs and other multimedia content. Students earning this degree are well prepared for careers in motion picture production, radio and television broadcast and the electronic media.
The Film, Television & Electronic Media AS-T degree is intended particularly for students who plan to complete a Bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
This AS-T degree requires students to meet both of the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University GE-Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-B).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis. All courses in the major or area of emphasis must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
There are no additional graduation requirements. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (12 units) | ||
| FILM 001 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| MC 001 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| List A - (6 units) | ||
| RTV 007 | Introduction to Radio Production | 3 |
| FILM 002A | Film Production I: Basic Film Production | 3 |
| Or | ||
| RTV 016 | Television Field Production | 3 |
| Or | ||
| RTV 017 | Television Studio Production | 3 |
| List B (3-4 units) | ||
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| Any course from List A not already used | ||
| ARTH 010 | Understanding Art | 3 |
| ENG 002 | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking through Literature | 4 |
| J 003A | News Reporting & Writing | 3 |
| List C (3 units) | ||
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| Any courses from List B not already used | ||
| FILM 002B | Film Production II: Advanced Film Production | 3 |
| FILM 003 | Screenwriting | 3 |
| FILM 004 | Cinematography | 3 |
| FILM 021 | Contemporary World Film | 3 |
| FILM 022 | American Film to the 1960s | 3 |
| FILM 023 | Contemporary American Film | 3 |
| RTV 005 | Broadcast Writing | 3 |
| Required Subtotal | 18-19 | |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| CSU General Education | ||
| IGETC Pattern | ||
| Transfer Electives - as needed to reach 60 transferable units 2 | ||
| DEGREE TOTAL | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double counted for CSU GE or IGETC, confer with Counselor
- 2
Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with Counselor.
