Film, Television, and Electronic Media
Associate in Science for Transfer Degree Film, Journalism, and Media Production · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Film, Television, and Electronic Meda or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.
NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.
Award Notes: The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
- Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Film, Television, and Electronic Media Program will be able to:
- Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the media professions in which they work.
- Write in forms and styles appropriate for media professions, audiences, and purposes they serve.
- Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the media professions in which they work.
- Apply principles of diversity, equity, and media law and ethics.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SELECT TWO COURSES (6 UNITS) REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR | 6 | |
| FJMP 100 | Introduction to Cinema | 3 |
| FJMP 101 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| FJMP 120 | Introduction to Screenwriting | 3 |
| SELECT ONE COURSE (3 UNITS) FROM AUDIO | 3 | |
| FJMP 112 | Introduction to Audio Production | 3 |
| SELECT ONE COURSE (3 UNITS) FROM VIDEO OR FILM PRODUCTION | 3 | |
| FJMP 111 | Single Camera Production | 3 |
| FJMP 144 | Multi-Camera Studio Operations | 3 |
| SELECT A MINIMUM OF TWO COURSES (6 UNITS) NOT ALREADY SELECTED ABOVE | 6 | |
| DRAM 105 | Introduction to Dramatic Arts | 3 |
| DRAM 107 | Study of Filmed Plays | 3 |
| FJMP 100 | Introduction to Cinema | 3 |
| FJMP 101 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| FJMP 111 | Single Camera Production | 3 |
| FJMP 120 | Introduction to Screenwriting | 3 |
| FJMP 144 | Multi-Camera Studio Operations | 3 |
| MUSI 100 | Introduction to Music | 3 |