Broadcasting and Cinema
A.S. Degree Broadcasting · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Students may arrange their own program of courses in broadcasting and cinema production, including cinema studies, producing, broadcast audio, television and radio announcing, radio production, scriptwriting, postproduction editing, TV production, cinema, and HDTV production. Advocate and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies of historically underrepresented and marginalized groups. Utilize data and theory-based research to achieve higher levels of equity in the media and entertainment industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Synthesize a basic overview of the historical practices and personnel involved in the three production phases of the motion picture and broadcasting process.
- Conceptualize and arrange subject matter (such as script, film and/or radio content, storyboarding,) in aspects of broadcasting and cinema.
- Produce an electronic and written showcase portfolio that is a summative evaluation of students' mastery of key curriculum outcomes and includes students' very best work, determined through a series of project assessments.
- Operate industry standard equipment and computer software programs
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree (AS): | ||
| Required Core: | 21 | |
| BRDCAST 3 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| BRDCAST 74 | High Definition Cinematography | 3 |
| CINEMA 20 | Screenwriting - Cinema | 3 |
| CINEMA 22 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| CINEMA 25 | Survey of World Cinemas | 3 |
| CINEMA 30 | Beginning Motion Picture Production | 3 |
| CINEMA 80 | Producing for Broadcast and Cinema | 3 |
| Nine units from the following: | 9 | |
| BRDCAST 55 | Beginning Audio Production | 3 |
| BRDCAST 60 | Beginning Single Camera Production | 3 |
| BRDCAST 62 | Beginning TV Studio Production | 3 |
| BRDCAST 67 | Beginning Radio Production | 3 |
| BRDCAST 70 | Postproduction for Broadcasting & Cinema | 3 |
| CINEMA 26 | Survey of American Cinema | 3 |
| CINEMA 96 | Internships in Cinema, Television, or Radio | 3 |
| Total | 30 | |
Other Information
Arts, Communication, and Design
Local Program (Major) Code: S070
Program Control Number: 04764
TOP Code: 0604.00*
CIP Code: 09.0701