Film, Television, and Electronic Media

Associate in Science for Transfer Media Studies · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T) prepares students to transfer to California State University campuses that offer bachelor’s degrees in Film, Television, and Electronic Media. The degree prepares students to demonstrate basic understanding of broad film, television and electronic media trends as well as demonstrate the production craft skills for futher development at the university level. The degree is ideal for students who plan to transfer for further study to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Film, Television, and Electronic Media.

The following Associate Degree for Transfer completion requirements must be met:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
  2. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
  3. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  4. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

AS-Ts also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Interpret, evaluate, and analyze the historical context, cultural values and technological innovations of a variety of media forms while incorporating these norms into a multi-media production or presentation.
  2. Write and produce scripts in a variety of formats for multi-media, film and broadcast products that adhere to professional standards
  3. Student will be proficient in the operation of basic production equipment including cameras, sound recording equipment, lights, microphones and grip equipment.
  4. Student will be proficient in the operation of post production equipment and software for the purposes of producing a variety of multi-media, film and broadcast products that adhere to professional standards
CourseTitleUnits
Required Core6
Select one course from two of the three areas (6 units)6
Communications & Media3
COMM 100Introduction to Mass Communication3
orDBA 100Introduction to Radio and TV3
Industry Writing3
DBA 110Broadcast and Media Writing3
orCINE 115Creative Writing for Television and Cinema3
Cinema3
CINE 100Art of the Cinema3
LIST A: Select one course from each area (6 units)6
Area I: Audio3
DBA 130Radio Production3
orDBA 230Digital Audio Avid Pro Tools3
Area 2: Video or Film Production3
DBA 120Digital Television Studio Production3
orDBA 225Intermediate Single Camera Film and Video Production3
orCINE 125Beginning Single Camera Film and Video Production3
LIST B: Select one course from below or any course not already used above.3
DBA 170Introduction to Video Editing3
ART 100Introduction to Art3
CINE 102History of Film to 19453
CINE 103History of Film 1945 - Present3
PHOT 100Black and White Film Photography3
LIST C: Select one course from below or any course not already used above.3
DBA 135ABasic Radio Station Operations3
DBA 240ABasic Television News/Sports3
CINE 270Advanced Video Editing3
DBA 298Broadcast Internship1-3
Total18

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