Film, TV, and Electronic Media

The dynamic area of Film, Television and Electronic Media is a convergence of industries that utilize technology and artistic concepts to communicate stories and information through visual and aural means. Students are trained in the use of camera, sound, lighting, editing, and other production tools, as well as the historical, business, and aesthetic background necessary to apply these skills in a variety of program forms for both traditional and newer media. An Associate Degree for Transfer in Film, Television, and Electronic Media prepares the student for majors at the CSU colleges that include Radio-TV-Film, Film and Electronic Arts, Television Production, Film Production, Cinema, and Producing. Many university programs combine this lower-division training with coursework in Animation, Video Game Production, Visual Effects, and Film Studies. A degree in these areas can prepare students for careers in television, film, advertising, and other electronic media as writers, directors, production crew, editors, other post production crew, and producer.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

itle 5 section 55063(a) also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" if the course was taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, and critique media languages and aesthetics.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of media history and technological innovation, including its effects upon the development of media as business and art form.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and practical techniques of all aspects of film and television production.