Film Production
Associate of Arts (AA) Film and Television Production · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Film Production major, leading to an AA degree, integrates theoretical and practical instruction in the field of motion picture production. The objective of the program is to enable students to develop expertise in the understanding and use of the moving image for artistic, social and professional applications. Students in the production track are expected to demonstrate technical proficiency and a creative voice in film, video and/or digital media as an integral part of the requirements for the major. The goal of the program is to encourage creative production of motion pictures and to provide students with essential and up-to-date technical knowledge and practical skills that enable them to establish careers as professionals in the fields of film, video, television and digital media.
Requirements
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following General Education options:
- OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
- OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
- A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| FP 114 | Non-Linear Editing I | 3 |
| FP 170 | Cinematography I | 3 |
| FP 175 | Film and Video Production I | 3 |
| FP 181 | Production Sound for Film and Television | 3 |
| FP 185 | Directing For The Camera | 3 |
| FP 275 | Production II: Narrative Filmmaking | 3 |
| FS 101 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3-4 |
| orFS 101H | Introduction to Film Studies, Honors | |
| FS 173/ENG 173 | Screenwriting I | 3 |
| orFP 102 | Writing for Television | |
| List A - Complete three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| FP 160 | Television Studio Production | |
| FP 165 | Television Field Production | |
| FP 178 | Documentary Filmmaking | |
| FP 207 | Color Correction for Film | |
| FP 214 | Non-Linear Editing II | |
| FP 270 | Cinematography II | |
| FP 276 | Production II: Commercial Applications | |
| FP 279 | Motion Graphics and Compositing | |
| FP 285 | Directing For The Camera II | |
| FS 174 | Screenwriting II | |
| TA 218 | Acting for the Camera | |
| Total Units | 33.00-34.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Conceive and script a short film.
- Plan and budget a short film.
- Shoot, light and record sound for a short crew production.
- Edit and output a finished short film.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.