Film, Television, and Electronic Media, AS-T
Program Description
The Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree offers a rigorous exploration of moving image media, blending critical analysis with professional technical training. Our curriculum is designed for students who want to go beyond the "how" of production to understand the "why"—developing a solid foundation in the sociological and aesthetic influences that actively shape modern culture. This dual-focus approach prepares students for a seamless transition to four-year institutions and for long-term success in an ever-evolving media landscape.
Students who complete the Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer degree will be ensured preferential transfer status to CSUs for Film, Television, and Electronic Arts majors. The degree requirements will fulfill the lower division major requirements at many CSUs. Students are advised, however, to meet with a counselor to assess the course requirements for specific local CSUs and to validate which CSUs are considered local.
Learn more about the program on the Media Studies website.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, and critique media languages and aesthetics.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret, evaluate, and analyze the wide variety of contexts and ideologies embedded within different media forms.
- Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of media history and technological innovation, including its effects upon the development of media as business and art form.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze media's role in the shaping of cultural values and perceptions.
Units Required
- Major: 29
Associate Degree Requirements
Associate in Science in Film, Television, and Electronic Media for Transfer requires completion of a minimum of 90 units, including:
- Core and support courses for the major (29 units)1
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)2 (45 units) (full certification is required)
- Transferable electives necessary to meet the 90-unit minimum requirement
- 1
Some units from the core and support courses may be used to satisfy the GE requirement. Please see a counselor for more information.
- 2
Cal-GETC began in Fall Quarter 2025. Students with catalog rights for Summer Session 2025 and previous catalog years may be able to use IGETC or CSU GE Breadth. Please see a counselor for more information.
Note: All courses pertaining to the major must be completed with a grade of "C" (or "P") or better. In addition, the student must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Core and Support Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| COMM 5 | MASS COMMUNICATION | 5 |
| MDIA 1 | INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES | 4 |
| or MDIA 1H | HONORS INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES | |
| MDIA 52 | SCREENWRITING FOR NARRATIVE MEDIA | 4 |
| Support Courses | ||
| List A | ||
| Complete one course from each area of List A: | 8 | |
| Area 1: Audio | ||
| SOUND DESIGN FOR FILM & VIDEO | ||
| Area 2: Video or Film Production | ||
| FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDIA PRODUCTION | ||
| List B | ||
| And complete one course from List B: | 4 | |
Any course not used from the Core Courses or List A, or any of the following: | ||
| HISTORY OF FILM 1895-1945 | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO FILM & MEDIA CRITICISM | ||
| List C | ||
| And complete one course from List C: | 4 | |
Any course not used from the Core Courses, List A, or List B, or any of the following: | ||
| HISTORY OF FILM 1945-CURRENT | ||
| CURRENT TRENDS IN FILM, TV & THE INTERNET | ||
| AMERICAN CINEMA | ||
| RACE & GENDER IN AMERICAN MEDIA | ||
| WOMEN IN FILM | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO POPULAR CULTURE | ||
or MDIA 11H | HONORS INTRODUCTION TO POPULAR CULTURE | |
or HUMN 11 | INTRODUCTION TO POPULAR CULTURE | |
or HUMN 11H | HONORS INTRODUCTION TO POPULAR CULTURE | |
| POPULAR CULTURE & UNITED STATES HISTORY | ||
or MDIA 12H | HONORS POPULAR CULTURE & UNITED STATES HISTORY | |
or HUMN 12 | POPULAR CULTURE & UNITED STATES HISTORY | |
or HUMN 12H | HONORS POPULAR CULTURE & UNITED STATES HISTORY | |
| VIDEO GAMES & POPULAR CULTURE | ||
or HUMN 13 | VIDEO GAMES & POPULAR CULTURE | |
| DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING I | ||
| DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING II | ||
| Total Units | 29 | |