Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer
AS-T Degree Broadcasting · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer - AS-T
Description
The Associate in Science in Film, Television and Electronic Media for Transfer degree is a study in the fields of preproduction, production, and postproduction in the fields of television, film, and electronic media. Students will be learning the essential first parts of filmmaking, including aesthetic, political, social, ethical, and occupational impact of film, television and electronic media. Basic elements of production will be covered, including theory, terminology, and operation of production equipment used in producing a film. Postproduction will cover elements of editing and how to make important decisions about the sequence, flow, and visual style of a film as scenes are cut and rearranged as the project takes its final shape. 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.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended 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.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Develop pre-production skills including screenwriting, and budgeting.
- Utilize narrative techniques and visual storytelling to communicate a message.
- Operate a film/video camera, sound, and lighting equipment on a remote or studio shoot.
- Use and apply principles of editing and post-production techniques.
- Recognize film and television’s greater role in the current global media context.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Science for Transfer Degree (AS-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 6 | |
| CINEMA 22 | Introduction to Media Writing | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| BRDCAST 3 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| orCOMSTD 12 | Mass Communication and Society | 3 |
| List A - Choose two courses (one from each area): | 6 | |
| Area 1 - Audio | 3 | |
| BRDCAST 55 | Beginning Audio Production | 3 |
| BRDCAST 67 | Beginning Radio Production | 3 |
| Area 2 - Video or Film Production | 3 | |
| BRDCAST 60 | Beginning Single Camera Production | 3 |
| BRDCAST 62 | Beginning TV Studio Production | 3 |
| CINEMA 30 | Beginning Motion Picture Production | 3 |
| List B - Any one course from the following, or any course not taken from Required Core or List A: | 3 | |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| CINEMA 25 | Survey of World Cinemas | 3 |
| CINEMA 26 | Survey of American Cinema | 3 |
| List C - Any one course from the following, or any course not taken from Required Core, List A, or List B: | 3 | |
| BRDCAST 70 | Postproduction for Broadcasting & Cinema | 3 |
| BRDCAST 74 | High Definition Cinematography | 3 |
| CINEMA 96 | Internships in Cinema, Television, or Radio | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
Other Information
Arts, Communication, and Design
Local Program (Major) Code: S142
Program Control Number: 36201
TOP Code: 0604.20*
CIP Code: 09.0701