Film, Television, and Electronic Media
A.S.-T Degree Film and Television · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Film and Television are the most powerful cultural and artistic mediums of our time and have forever marked the popular culture of the twentieth century. As a society film, television, and electronic media are ever present in our world and we are continuously influenced by the visual images of these powerful mediums as they link with the ancient art of storytelling through various formats. Studying film, television and electronic media teaches us about our lives and our society and impacts how we view ourselves as well as the world around us. The Associate in Film, Television & Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T in Film, Television and Electronic Media) degree is designed to give students a strong practical foundation in film and television production while also giving a basis of the history, aesthetics, theory, and development of visual storytelling through motion pictures. Additionally, the degree will provide students with the knowledge and skills associated with every phase of motion picture production from writing and producing to directing, sound design, cinematography and editing. Students will learn the collaborative nature of filmmaking through crew experiences. The process allows students to develop skills in all areas of the craft experimenting with both creative and technical jobs through all aspects of production. The Associate in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T in Film, Television and Electronic Media) degree meets the requirements of SB 1440 for Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT). These degrees are intended to make it easier for students to transfer to California State University campuses but do not exclude admittance to other colleges or universities. To earn the Associate in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T in Film, Television and Electronic Media) degree a student must complete the following: - Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses - A minimum of 18-semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district - Completion of the Cal-GETC pattern - Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major - Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Film, TV, Electronic AS-T: Complete all of the following | 19-20 | |
| Required Courses | 6 | |
| FTV 101 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| FTV 134 | Introduction to Screenwriting | 3 |
| Required Electives A | 7 | |
| FTV 121 | Beginning Motion Picture Production | 4 |
| FTV 241 | Beginning Audio Production | 3 |
| FTV 244 | Production and Post-Production of the Short Film | 4 |
| Required Electives B | 3 | |
| COMM 105 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| FTV 103 | Introduction to Television | 3 |
| FTV 107 | History of Film, Pre 1950 | 3 |
| PHTC 101 | Beginning Black and White Photography | 3 |
| Required Electives C: Select a minimum of 3 units from the following or any course from List B not already used. | 3-4 | |
| DM 110 | Motion Graphics | 3 |
| FTV 108 | History of Film, 1950-Present | 3 |
| FTV 155 | Film Festival Analysis | 1 |
| FTV 199 | Work Experience Education | 1-8 |
| FTV 201 | Intercultural & Women's Film | 3 |
| FTV 203 | African-American Cinema | 3 |
| FTV 215 | Directing for Film and Video | 3 |
| FTV 220 | Advanced Screenwriting | 3 |
| FTV 230 | Digital Cinematography | 4 |
| FTV 242 | Writing and Pre-Production of the Short Film | 4 |
Recommended Pathway
Film, TV, Electronic AS-T
Semester 1 (16 units)
- FTV101 - Introduction to Film (3)
- FTV134 - Introduction to Screenwriting (3)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 1C (3)
- MATH110 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students (3)
Semester 2 (15 units)
- FTV241 - Beginning Audio Production (3)
- FTV103 - Introduction to Television (3)
- ENGLC1002 - Introduction to Literature (3)
- ENGLC1001 - Critical Thinking and Writing (3)
- General Elective (3)
- ANTH101 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3)
Semester 3 (15 units)
- General Elective (1)
- FTV121 - Beginning Motion Picture Production (4)
- PSCI101 - Physical Science (4)
- General Elective (3)
- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 4 (3)
Semester 4 (14 units)
- FTV107 - History of Film, Pre 1950 (3)
- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 3B (3)
- POLSC1000 - American Government and Politics (3)
- Any Cal-GETC GE Area 6 (3)
- General Elective (2)