A.A. in Film Studies
Film Studies introduces students to the history of film, exploring film as an artistic, cultural and social phenomenon. The program also provides students with a theoretical and practical foundation in film analysis and production. Students will have the opportunity to take a wide range of courses from film appreciation and history to acting, screenwriting and videography, providing students with both theoretical and hands-on experience in filmmaking and production. Film Studies will prepare students for transfer to a university and/or for various professions, including but not limited to, filmmaking, writing, acting, advertising, film business and film production.
A.A. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Film Studies A.A. Degree will:
1. Critically analyze film, television and/or digital media works for formal, thematic and cultural meaning.
2. Evaluate the ways in which film is influenced by personal, cultural and/or societal expressions.
3. Understand and demonstrate basic skills in film production related to the area of emphasis.
This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency requirements combined with successful completion (grades of “C” and above) of the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ART 199 | Motion Picture Appreciation | 3 |
| or ART 199H | Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors | |
| ART 200 | History of Motion Pictures: 1895-1945 | 3 |
| ART 201 | History of Motion Pictures 1945-Present | 3 |
| Areas of Emphasis (select one) | ||
| Select one of the following areas of emphasis - Acting, Screenwriting, Production or History/Criticsm - and complete all required courses and electives within that area. | ||
| 1) Acting | ||
| Required courses: | ||
| Camera Acting I - Beginning | 3.5 | |
| Camera Acting II - Intermediate | 3.5 | |
| Camera Acting III - Intermediate/Advanced | 3.5 | |
| Camera Acting IV - Advanced | 3.5 | |
or THEA 212 | The Business of Acting | |
| 2) Screenwriting | ||
| Required courses: | ||
| Stage and Screenwriting - Beginning | 3 | |
| Stage and Screenwriting - Intermediate | 3 | |
| Stage and Screenwriting - Intermediate/Advanced | 3 | |
| Stage and Screenwriting - Advanced | 3 | |
| 3) Production | ||
| Required course: | ||
| Video for Photographers | 3 | |
| Select three (3) of the following courses: | ||
| Intermediate Video for Photographers | 3 | |
| Introduction to Tech for Theatre, TV and Film | 3 | |
| Introduction to Lighting for Theatre, Television and Film | 3.5 | |
| Introduction to Live Video Event Production | 3 | |
| Stage and Project Management for Theatre, TV and Film | 3 | |
| Introduction to Production Management | 3 | |
| Introduction to Production Management Practicum | 3 | |
| 4) History/Criticism | ||
| Required courses: | ||
| Cultural History of American Films | 3 | |
| Film as Literature | 3 | |
or ENGL 291H | Film as Literature - Honors | |
Two (2) courses from other emphases | 6-7 | |
| Total Units | 21-23 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
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