ADT in Film, Television and Electronic Media
The Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media is designed to develop performance skills in film, television and digital media studies. Course offerings will include aesthetics, history and production and to provide professional training at the beginning level. The Associate in Science for Transfer Degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media emphasizes a broad spectrum of experience in the creation of video productions as well as an interdisciplinary approach to film study. Students and faculty work collaboratively, creating a foundation in the aesthetic, practical, and historical study of film, television, radio and digital media. Students who complete this degree will be guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system, and will be given priority admission to our local CSU campus.
A.S.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Film, Television and Electronic Media A.S.-Transfer Degree will:
- Analyze film, television and/or media works for formal and thematic meaning.
- Demonstrate beginning level operational aspects of film, television, and/or media production and postproduction technologies.
- Integrate critical thinking skills in an interdisciplinary context in film, television and/or digital media.
- Analyze film, television and digital media in both practicum and historical contexts as they relate to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: (6 units) | ||
| Select two (2) courses: | ||
| Motion Picture Appreciation | 3 | |
| Mass Media and Society | 3 | |
or THEA 204A | Stage and Screenwriting - Beginning | |
| List A: (6 units) | ||
| Select two (2) courses: | ||
| Single Camera Production | 3 | |
| Introduction to Audio for Video | 3 | |
| List B: (3 units) | ||
| Select one course from courses not used from the above categories or from the following: | ||
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | 3 | |
| History of Motion Pictures: 1895-1945 | 3 | |
| History of Motion Pictures 1945-Present | 3 | |
| List C: (3 units) | ||
| Select one course from courses not used from the above categories or from the following: | ||
| Digital Media Productions I | 3 | |
| Cultural History of American Films | 3 | |
| Writing Broadcast News | 3 | |
| Film as Literature | 3 | |
| Film as Literature - Honors | 3 | |
| Video for Photographers | 3 | |
| Intermediate Video for Photographers | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ART 199 | Motion Picture Appreciation | 3 |
| COUN 160 | Strategies for College Success | 3 |
| ENGL 101 |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition, Enhanced or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| MATH 160 or MATH 165 |
Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course or Introductory Statistics |
4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 101 or SPCH 101H |
Public Address or Public Address - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ART 200 | History of Motion Pictures: 1895-1945 | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Mass Media and Society | 3 |
| THEA 155 | Single Camera Production | 3 |
| ENGL 103 |
Composition and Critical Thinking or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ANTH 212 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 212L | Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| REC 107 | Introduction to Audio for Video | 3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| ENGL 291 or ENGL 291H |
Film as Literature or Film as Literature - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ART 201 | History of Motion Pictures 1945-Present | 3 |
| COMM 136 | Cultural History of American Films | 3 |
| THEA 204A |
Stage and Screenwriting - Beginning or Stage and Screenwriting - Intermediate/Advanced or Stage and Screenwriting - Advanced |
3 |
| ASTR 115 |
Planetary Astronomy or Planetary Astronomy - Honors or Life In The Universe or Introduction to Weather and Climate |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
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